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
Capital Campaign Communications: A Roadmap
If your church is considering a capital campaign, there are LOTS to plan and consider. With project costs and donor asks to wrestle with, it’s… Read More »Capital Campaign Communications: A Roadmap
Effective Strategies for Churches
Year-End and Beyond Series 3 The last quarter of the year is when most nonprofits and ministry organizations see more than half of their annual… Read More »Effective Strategies for Churches
Promoting Year-End Giving: Be intentional about Mission
During Advent and through Christmas, parishes and churches weave together messages of preparation, hope, and joy with reminders of generosity and giving. We hear it… Read More »Promoting Year-End Giving: Be intentional about Mission