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The term “servant-leader” was coined by Robert Greenleaf in his classic essay, “The Servant as Leader,” that he first published in 1970. That essay launched the modern servant leadership movement.   I have met many people who struggle with the meaning of “servant-leader.” Some think you can’t be a servant and a leader because those

All congregations in Grundy County are invited to an evening of fellowship and learning with Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield of Faith in Place   Monday, March 12, 2012 7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 200 E. Jackson, Morris     As a follow-up to last winter’s “Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity” series with the Lake Institute

  “It’s Been a Lovely Cruise” is one of my favorite Jimmy Buffet tunes and it’s been in my head for the past six months as we’ve wrapped up our formal relationship with the Grand Victoria Foundation and the “Communityworks” project.   Last week we received a publication from the Grand Victoria Foundation (GVF) highlighting

  We’ve talked about this in the past, but with the extension deadline only a couple of days away, it bears repeating:   If you are over age 70-1/2 and have an IRA, you can make charitable donation distributions from that IRA and NOT have it considered income and therefore the donated amount won’t be

  Jim and Carol Baum have had an eventful 2011.  They traveled to Dartmouth this summer to celebrate Jim’s 50th college reunion.  In October they hosted family and friends in Vermont to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.  On November 4th they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with Illinois friends.   And on October 20th, Jim

  The end-of-year giving season is upon us.  Are you frustrated by the number of charities asking you for money?  Do you wish you had an easier way to decide where to give?  Do you find yourself giving to charity on impulse?  Do you feel constantly pressured to give?   Then you will want to

“Growing your own: an entrepreneurial look at economic development” is the topic of Craig Lindvahl’s keynote address at the 6th annual Grundy County Growth Conference on Friday, October 14th.   Lindvahl is a nationally-recognized filmmaker and educator.  His television work is regularly seen on PBS stations across the country, and has been seen on NBC,