You have enough going on at the end of the year. You have family obligations during the holidays. You have a busy schedule at church.… Read More »Taking the Stress Out of an End-Of-Year Giving Campaign
One of the great joys of ministry is watching a person you’re discipling discover the excitement that comes from giving to God’s work. You see… Read More »How to Turn a One-Time Gift into a Lifetime of Generosity
No matter how well you teach stewardship, you likely have many people in your congregation who do not give. If your church is typical, 37… Read More »11 Reasons Your Members Don’t Give
Preserving the Holiness of Spaces, Nurturing Souls Amidst the Bricks and Beams Introduction: Where Divinity Meets Infrastructure Within the soaring arches and quiet corners of… Read More »The Odyssey of Efficient Facilities Management for Churches
Safeguarding Blessings, Illuminating Souls Amidst Dollars and Cents Introduction: Where Faith Meets Finances Within the embrace of a church, where prayers echo and candles flicker,… Read More »Nurturing the Sacred Trust of Financial Stewardship for Churches
I’m often asked by churches and ministries if I can help find them a major donor. They’re surprised when I tell them they likely already… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: What Your Donors Are Trying to Tell You
It’s not too early to start thinking about your year-end donor receipts. This is a project that no church or charitable organization particularly looks forward… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Quick Wins for Impact – Year-End Receipts
As part of our series of 25 fundraising ideas for churches, we’re exploring new ways you can engage and excite donors. Today’s idea takes advantage… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Quick Wins for Impact – Weekly Reminders
Why do your top givers support your church? What drives them? What are they most passionate about? What pieces of your mission and ministry are… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Breaking Bread – The Value of Donor Dinners
If budget season is your least favorite time at your church, you’re in good company. We want to be good stewards of God’s provision and… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Your Budget is a Fundraising Tool
Encouraging your tithers and donors to give electronically doesn’t mean you lose the spiritual act of dedicating those gifts in your service. As part of… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Offering Plate Overhaul
A sizable chunk of church budgets support equipment, goods and services. Too often, we don’t think about creative ways to fund those budget items to… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Wish Lists Work
