Jerold Panas Quotes
Philanthropy is the rent we pay for the joy and privilege we have for our space on this earth.
These are indeed grave times, difficult times, complex times, for your institution. But there have never been more opportunities. And there has never been a more exciting time to be a volunteer for a good cause.
Large gifts, they are there for your organization. Men and women, waiting to be asked. Men and women, waiting for the right program, the proper motivation, the excitement and exhilaration of sharing in a great adventure.
When we come into this life, we don't really own anything. And we own nothing when we leave. It is only a lease we have during our lifetime and it is up to us to make the most of it.
Life is a wheel. The more you give, the more you get back.
There is not another country in the world that can come close to matching the generosity of Americans. And each year we give more.
It's hard to outdo the Lord in generosity.
Excellence is never an accident.
Stand for something; have passion and compassion for something larger than yourself. Care greater and deeper about others.
Give your time to great causes. Let your candle bum at both ends if necessary. It will provide a dazzling light, a beacon for others to follow.