Jun 23 2008
4 Wheeler Guys
I’d be embarrassed.
I have been asked quite a bit over the last few months how the economy’s woes have affected the non-profit industry and my organization’s bottom line. My standard answer has been that we haven’t seen a difference and as far as I know the rest of the industry is doing alright.
This article confirms this. Say what you will about America’s reputation in this world, but we are the most generous nation on the planet. People give out of emotion and there are some amazing, heart-tugging call-to-actions out there right now. We have a lot of room to give without it materially affecting our lifestyles.
We should always be striving to give more and more within our budget. Increased monetary generosity is one of the most noble goals we can strive towards on a daily basis.
A quote I love that’s more about generosity of time:
“Everybody wants to save the world. Few want to help their mother with the dishes.”
Despite Economic Dip, Giving Rose in 2007 - washingtonpost.com
