125: Confidence in Generosity

Reflections on Generosity

"...More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind..."

This week, I’m reflecting on the words of Cicero as weaved through several of his works, published between 89 BC and 43 BC.

Reflection questions:

• Where you are stuck in indecision and procrastination?
• How can you bring confidence, hope, or trust in a good outcome to the capital campaign?

Reflection on quote:

Although we have seen a greater vision for generosity in the community building aspects, we still give donors the opportunity to make a pledge or gift during the capital campaign. And, that’s where we can get struck in procrastination and indecision. Why does it become so hard to take the first step? To follow though? To pick up the phone? To schedule the meeting? To write the note?

Our indecision and procrastination not only affects us, but it robs donors of the joy of generosity when we delay giving them the opportunity to be involved. Indecision can steal from our capital campaigns when we wait too long before asking a donor and they move onto a different cause. When we are stuck in the misery of indecision and memories of past blunders, we must reflect on the impact that the project will have in our small towns. An impact that is great and honorable and will serve the cause that donors care about. And, trust that beautiful space of generosity when we invite donors into that space.

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