Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
About a year ago, I was talking with a respected colleague at a conference. We were at a stewardship conference, remarking that we were not… Read More »Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels Using an anonymous, random sampling of giving data captured via ACS… Read More »Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Weekly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Blog 2 of 4 If there were something you could do each week that would increase your member giving and engagement, you’d jump at it,… Read More »Weekly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Acknowledgments: Value a Donor’s Time
Preparing for a Capital Campaign Part 3 of 4 The old saying ‘time is money’ takes on a new meaning through the lens of donor relations.… Read More »Acknowledgments: Value a Donor’s Time
Daily Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Blog 1 of 4 There’s no shortage of pithy sayings and advice about New Year’s resolutions. My favorite, though, is a simple truth that resolutions… Read More »Daily Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Acknowledgments: Keeping a Focus on the Donor
Preparing for a Capital Campaign Part 2 of 4 Properly thanking and recognizing donors is not a strong suit for most charitable organizations. Churches are especially… Read More »Acknowledgments: Keeping a Focus on the Donor
Capital Campaign Communications: Campaign Branding
A well-communicated capital campaign is not only more likely to be financially successful, it can also expand overall advocacy and interest in your ministry in… Read More »Capital Campaign Communications: Campaign Branding
Capital Campaign Communications: Case for Support
There’s nothing more foundational to your campaign communications then developing a succinct and effective case for support. In this series, we’re walking through a roadmap… Read More »Capital Campaign Communications: Case for Support
Top 5 Strategies to Maximize Year-End Giving
People handle money every single day of their lives. People want to be challenged to rise to the occasion. How can people accept a challenge… Read More »Top 5 Strategies to Maximize Year-End Giving
Effective Strategies for Churches
Year-End and Beyond Series 4 If you’re looking for year-end (or year-round) fundraising and giving strategies, this series will help you make the most of your… Read More »Effective Strategies for Churches
Capital Campaign Communications: Pre-Launch Checklist
The public launch of a capital campaign in your congregation is a milestone moment. Make the most of it with a thorough and strategic communications… Read More »Capital Campaign Communications: Pre-Launch Checklist
How to Make a Church Year-End Financial Task Checklist
Not only is the church busy with Advent services, holiday outreach ministries, children’s choir performances, live nativities, and youth group progressive dinner celebrations, but the… Read More »How to Make a Church Year-End Financial Task Checklist