What does Macular Degeneration have to do with Fundraising?
My grandmother eventually lost her sight to macular degeneration. In preparation, we took steps to help her adjust to the reality that she would eventually go blind. We helped her map out her apartment and burned into her memory the number of steps from her bed to the bathroom. We organized her kitchen so she could “get by” on her own as long as possible, and safely perform some basic food preparation tasks. Then, after she lost her sight, she lived for more than 10 years until the age of 97.
Macular degeneration in fundraising is like having a just “get by” mentality. The needs of our world demand a bigger ministry vision, but our limited perspective on whether or not we can raise enough money, prevents us from pursuing it.
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