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
As part of our series on 25 fundraising ideas for churches, we’re sharing ways to grow your giving program. Today’s idea is to fundraise for… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Fundraising for Your Mission
In most congregations and ministries, our best and most loyal givers are older givers. Some are either in the final stages of a career or… Read More »Age Proof Your Stewardship Program: Better with Age
I once had an experience with a donor who began by giving moderately toward a few of my projects. When he retired, he sold his… Read More »Overcoming Fundraising Anxiety: Authenticity
In this series of 25 fundraising ideas for churches, we’re sharing ways to grow your giving program. Today’s idea focuses on how to position your… Read More »25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Legacy Gifts: Planting the Seeds
I have a friend who has been great at introducing me to people of high net worth over the years so that I can find… Read More »Overcoming Fundraising Anxiety: The Why
There’s not much that can change the pattern of your members’ engagement and giving more than a leadership transition. Along with all the other natural… Read More »Overcoming Fundraising Obstacles – Leadership Transitions
I began the last post with the statement that kids really do love to give more than (or as much as?!) they like to receive.… Read More »Age Proof Your Stewardship Program: Starting Young
