I’d like to propose a benediction for Fundraisers. The close of one year and the open of another seems like a perfect time, no? I shared this with our email list members a few weeks ago thought you would enjoy it.
This is unabashedly based off a poem by Teresa of Avila (1515–1582).
Donors Have No Programs
Donors have no programs but yours.
They have strong hearts, but no body that helps people.
Yours is the mouth that tells donors of the ills of the world,
Yours are the feet that take her to where she can see the need,
Yours are the eyes that help her see what needs to be done,
Yours are the hands that do what needs to be done.
Yours is the Body, that makes it all possible.
Hers is the Generosity, that makes it all possible.
Fundraiser! Yours is the responsibility to Ask for her help,
And the responsibility to Report on her successes.
How much more good can she do with you, than without?
How much more joy can she have with you, than without?
For she has no programs on earth but yours.
My friend, may you have an incredible 2018. Fundraising is the best job in the whole world.
Very cool! Love this POV.