36: Pride and Joy

02/05/24 • 4 min

"...She's somebody's mother, boys, you know,
For all she's aged and poor and slow.
"And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
To help my mother, you understand,..."
This week, I am reading the poem Somebody’s Mother by Mary Dow Brine. Written in 1878.
Reflection questions:

In thinking of your work, what is your somebody’s fill-in-the-blank?
What brings you pride and joy in your work this week?

To read: Somebody's Mother
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In thinking of your work, what is your somebody’s fill-in-the-blank?
What brings you pride and joy in your work this week?

To read: Somebody's Mother
This work has entered the public domain.

What do you think? Send me a text.

To explore fundraising coaching deeper and to schedule an exploratory session, visit ServingNonprofits.com.
Music credit: Woeisuhmebop

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35: Rise Together with the Giver

"...See first that you yourself deserve to be a giver, and an instrument of giving.
For in truth it is life that gives unto life—while you, who deem yourself a giver, are but a witness...."
This week, I am reading the poem On Giving by Kahil Gibran. Published in 1923.
Reflection question:

How are you rising together with the giver, whatever their motivation?

To explore more: the poems of Kahil Gabran.
This poem has entered the public domain.

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37: Patience

"...For with wisdom cometh patience, And with patience cometh rest..."
This week, I am reading the poem The Hardest Time of All, by Sarah Doudney. Written in 1896.
Reflection Questions:
Will you reflect on your current fundraising or mission challenges and consider where perseverance, patience, wisdom, and rest can enter in?
Will you take the time to document those challenges and then schedule an email to send that reflection to yourself in a year?
To read: The Hardest Time of All

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Reflections on Generosity - 36: Pride and Joy

Transcript

Welcome back to this podcast where we focus on the wisdom of generosity, from ancient to modern. If you find these five minute reflections on being a person in the beautiful space where generosity occurs, please share this podcast in your fundraising networks. And, if this is the first time joining us, don’t forget to go back to previous episodes for the rich insights. And, be sure to subscribe to this weekly podcast in your favorite podcast app.
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