In the red. These are the words no church or nonprofit agency wants to hear. A colleague of mine once worked for a nonprofit organization… Read More »Positioning Your Church for Transformational Gifts – Part 2
Every church and ministry has struggled with its annual budget process. “If only we had an endowment to draw on!” “I wish we had an… Read More »Positioning Your Church for Transformational Gifts – Part 1
Effective Stewardship Starts with Your Strategic Plan Part 4 This series outlines the key steps to a strategic plan that can be a living document for… Read More »Establishing Your Goals
Effective Stewardship Starts with Your Strategic Plan Part 3 If you’re new to strategic planning or know you need to refresh your church’s existing plan, you’ve… Read More »Crafting Your Priorities
Every industry has rhythms, and successful leaders identify them and position their organizations to thrive during the highs and survive the lows. Bad leaders ignore… Read More »Surviving the Summer Slump for Ministry Leadership
One of the most valuable assets of every church is its volunteers. Think about your church and its programs. It’s hard not to see that… Read More »Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers for Fall Events
Effective Stewardship Starts with Your Strategic Plan Part 2 In this series, we’re giving you the practical tools to refresh – or build your church’s… Read More »Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
The summer slump has an uncanny way of carrying into the fall, further impacting communication, giving, volunteering, and attendance. Be aware of what could be… Read More »Two Ways to Stay Digitally Connected Through the Summer Slump
You’ve launched your campaign and the pledges of support are flowing in. The congregation is excited. So what do you do when your campaign hits… Read More »Capital Campaign Hurdles: Spiraling Costs
Have you seen a decline in giving at your church over the last few years? If so, you are not alone. Recent studies show that… Read More »Overcoming the Dilemma of Declining Generosity
VLOG Enabling the Changing Catholic Church Give, and it will be given to you. Luke 6:38 COVID-19 Impact on U.S. Catholic Parish Giving Study Generosity,… Read More »The Impact of COVID-19 on Parish Giving
Your capital campaign is swimming along… until it isn’t. What do you do when your campaign hits a hurdle – or worse, a significant crisis?… Read More »Capital Campaign Hurdles: Financial Losses
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