What do you do when funding opportunities come with tension and tough choices?

In this episode on The Practicing Hope Podcast, Jess and Jeff dive into the real-life tension between staying true to your mission and accepting the money that helps make it happen. From generous gifts to gifts with strings attached, they explore how nonprofit leaders can navigate financial decisions without losing their integrity. With honest stories and practical steps, they invite you to lead with courage, even when the pressure is high.

Whether you work in fundraising or just care about doing good work faithfully, this episode offers wisdom and hope for the road ahead.

In this episode, Jess and Jeff discuss:

• Why some gifts come with invisible strings — and how to name them

• How leaders can respond to power and anxiety with systems thinking

• Four steps for navigating funding tensions with wisdom and grace

If you liked this episode, check out these resources:

• "A Spirituality of Fundraising" by Henri Nouwen

• "Leadership is an Art" by Max De Pree

• "Telling Stories in the Dark" by Jeff Munroe

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