Who is my neighbor?

Who is my neighbor?

Jesus finishes the story of the Good Samaritan with this simple thought. Luke 10:36 “What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers?” 37 “The one who treated him kindly,” the religious scholar...
The Power of Core Values

The Power of Core Values

I believe it was Jerry McGuire who said, “I began writing what they call a mission statement. Not a memo; a mission statement…you know, a suggestion for the future of our company. I entitled it ‘The Things We Think, and Do Not Say’.” Now as far as mission statements...
Incorporating Your Vision

Incorporating Your Vision

Several years ago, a group of friends and I wanted to start a new nonprofit organization. We spent countless hours in the months leading up to the launch of this venture, dreaming and planning. Still, like most other start-ups, we focused most of this time on vision...
Vision, Mission, Measurable Impact?

Vision, Mission, Measurable Impact?

Where most nonprofit organizations fall short. Vision and Mission statements are a dime a dozen. You can auto generate either with a series of inspirational words. You can gauge the validity of vision and mission statements with a simple exercise, ask the...