"..No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
This week, I’m reading a story from Aesop’s Fables, titled the Lion and the Mouse as told sometime between 620 and 564 BC.
Reflection question:

• What kindness can you give to a donor this week?

Reflection on quote:

It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the relationship with donors is only about asking or thanking. A donor gives, and we thank them and report back on the impact their gifts has. Yet, relationships with donors can be so much more than that.
Relationships with donors can be filled with small kindnesses. It’s the time we spend getting to know them and showing them that we see them for who they are. It’s the opportunities to give a kind word. It’s the giving space to the donor to find more meaning in their lives. And, sometimes it’s even practical help. During the toilet paper shortage of COVID, one of my clients had excess toilet paper and offered it to donors. A kindness is never wasted in our relationships with donors.
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