A Gift of Pearls: What Would You Do?
This actually happened. The Vice President of a well-known and prestigious private university had been calling on a very wealthy widow, a major donor, for a number of years. There were always several visits a year. And regular telephone calls and letters. The relationship was very close. On one occasion, the donor said to the
A Very Special Ketubah
Perhaps you do not know what a Ketubah is. I didn’t.It is considered an integral part of a traditional Jewish marriage. It outlines the responsibilities of the groom in relation to the bride. It is a sacred vow. A commitment.
Must I Give Again?
The other day, I came across this poem in an old file. I first discovered it thirty years ago. Feel free to use it any way you wish— a brochure, a direct mail piece, a letter to donors, your quarterly newsletter, whatever.
Recognition and Praise
It was my great joy and privilege to get to know Mary Kay Ash quite well. She was chair (and a major donor) in one of our campaigns. You likely recognize her best of all as founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. One day we were talking.She told me that there are two things people want […]