This week, I’m reading selected quotes from <a href='https://www.google.com/books/edition/Democracy_in_America/N-sJAAAAIAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0'>Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville</a>. Published in 1835. Note: his use of the word association is our current word for nonprofit. Reflection questions:<ul><li>Many individuals with the means to donate experience giving as a transaction. How will you bring the mindset that you are giving back to the donor the tremendous value of the knowledge of the common good your mission to bringing to the community?</li></ul> <ul><li>How will you consider the ways in which generosity to the cause you serve promotes democracy and saves common liberties?</li></ul>To read this book: <a href='https://www.google.com/books/edition/Democracy_in_America/N-sJAAAAIAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0'>Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville</a>. This work has entered the public domain. To explore fundraising coaching deeper and to schedule an exploratory session, visit <a href='https://servingnonprofits.com/'>ServingNonprofits.com</a>. Music credit: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@woeisuhmebop/featured'>Woeisuhmebop</a>

8: Depth of Gratitude

Kick off your week with a 5-minute reflection on generosity to ground yourself as you go about your fund development tasks.&nbsp; Each reflection includes a question to ponder throughout the week to aid your work.