Fundraising is a form of ministry. Fundraising is a call to conversion. Theologian Henri Nouwen’s transformational book, The Spirituality of Fundraising, makes these two extraordinary… Read More »Three Characteristics of the Cheerful Giver Part 1
The national decline in church membership and participation points to an inevitable shrinking of financial resources. Churches have to re-evaluate how they’re inspiring donors and… Read More »Four Philanthropy Essentials for the Church Part 4
The national decline in church membership and participation points to an inevitable shrinking of financial resources. Churches have to re-evaluate how they’re inspiring donors and… Read More »Four Philanthropy Essentials for the Church Part 3
The national decline in church membership and participation points to an inevitable shrinking of financial resources. Churches have to re-evaluate how they’re inspiring donors and… Read More »Four Philanthropy Essentials for the Church Part 2
“There are two times I hear from the church about my giving: asking for my stewardship pledge and letting me know if I got behind… Read More »Four Philanthropy Essentials for the Church
The first quarter of the calendar year is a busy time for church staff, especially in the development office. End-of-year and Christmas contributions are still… Read More »Giving Statements Beyond Tax Season
Like many Americans this week, I dutifully set aside time to prepare my tax returns. As I gathered the necessary documents and logged into my… Read More »Tax Day Reflections on Sacrificial Giving
Data is so important to everything that goes on in the life of a church. As church leaders, you analyze your data to make important… Read More »What Data should you be Tracking?
For many of us, this year has reminded (or taught) us that what actually happens can be far from any of our expectations or predictions.… Read More »Four Predictions for Church Growth in 2021
We know gatherings will be hard through the holidays this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Start thinking of new ideas that… Read More »Reimagining New Christmas Traditions – Blessed