Recording and Using Designated Funds When people donate to a specific purpose at the church, they express an interest in a particular part of the… Read More »Recording and Using Donor Designated Contributions
We’ve just spent the last few months outlining 25 fundraising ideas to implement in your church. This series has unpacked a range of concepts that… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: What Now?
Once in a while, there’s a fundraising need that makes a perfect short-term project to get donors excited. In our series of 25 fundraising ideas… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Launching a Short-Term Project
Churches are nonprofit organizations that rely on charitable donations, tithes, and offerings from their members to carry out their mission. These donations not only sustain… Read More »4 Best Practices for Record Keeping of Church Tithes and Offerings
Put yourself in the shoes of this medium-sized New England church. After a decade of declining attendance, a new pastor has arrived and begun a… Read More »Best Practices for Handling Large Church Gifts
In our series of 25 fundraising ideas for churches, we’re sharing new ways to grow your giving. Today, we’ll talk about one of the most… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Storytelling Spotlight
If finding a mega donor would solve your church’s fundraising woes, this blog is for you! In our series of 25 fundraising ideas for churches,… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Finding the Mega Donor
As the sun climbs higher in the sky and the days stretch longer, churches often face what is commonly termed the “Summer Slump.” It’s a… Read More »Turning Summer Challenges into Ministry Opportunities
Fundraising events can sometimes be a tough way to raise money. But done well and thoughtfully, special events can be terrific at engaging current and… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Events that Work
We’ve been unpacking how to overcome fundraising anxieties in this series. If you missed the initial installments, they’re critical prerequisites to this final post on… Read More »Overcoming Fundraising Anxiety: Asking for Money
If you’ve been a reader of this blog, you’ve heard me say this in the past: churches tend to do a poor job of thanking… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Unexpected Thank Yous
In this series, I’ve shared about donors who began giving at moderate levels and eventually became major investors in an organization. As we talk about… Read More »Overcoming Fundraising Anxiety: Full Circle
