Inflation’s Impact on Collections
New Villanova and ACS Technologies study finds giving levels rebounding but inflation taking a big bite. A new study released by Villanova’s Center for Church… Read More »Inflation’s Impact on Collections
New Villanova and ACS Technologies study finds giving levels rebounding but inflation taking a big bite. A new study released by Villanova’s Center for Church… Read More »Inflation’s Impact on Collections
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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