Churches are Impacted by the Economic Downturn
It’s nearly impossible to turn on talk radio, podcasts, or the news and not hear the economy as a top ten topic. It’s all over… Read More »Churches are Impacted by the Economic Downturn
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Acknowledging Campaign Donors
Creating an Effective Capital Campaign – Part 4 There are times we ask our church members to step up and help us fund a major… Read More »Acknowledging Campaign Donors
Doing Your Research
From the series, Conducting the Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. Take full advantage of the quiet phase of your capital campaign to gather as… Read More »Doing Your Research
3 Strategies to Avoid the Summer Church Attendance Slump
When church members are present, the church thrives and stays on track. When church members are elsewhere on Sunday mornings, the body is affected. “Summer… Read More »3 Strategies to Avoid the Summer Church Attendance Slump
Considering a Capital Campaign in an Uncertain Economy: The Big Picture
Part 1 of 4 Record high inflation, labor shortages, and a rollercoaster stock market are enough to give any of us heartburn as we try… Read More »Considering a Capital Campaign in an Uncertain Economy: The Big Picture
Preparing Your Church
Creating an Effective Capital Campaign – Part 2 A capital campaign for an organization is often many months, if not years, in the planning. It… Read More » Preparing Your Church
Concern among Americans Has Grown since 2017 for Most of What They Face in Life and in Society
COVID-19, Social Tensions, and Finances Rank as Biggest Concerns Americans feel concerned about a lot of things. They feel stressed or irritated about what’s happening… Read More »Concern among Americans Has Grown since 2017 for Most of What They Face in Life and in Society
Develop Your Ask Strategy
From the series, Conducting the Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. The silent phase of a capital campaign is our chance to “fly under the… Read More »Develop Your Ask Strategy
Getting Input from Your Key Donors
From the series, Conducting the Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. Most organizations rush into capital campaigns. And it’s understandable – we have a desperate… Read More »Getting Input from Your Key Donors
Church Summer Giving Trends
Summer is a time of great joy as there are usually so many things to celebrate- graduations and the wrapping up of an academic year,… Read More »Church Summer Giving Trends
How the Church Can Foster Healthy Marriages
God values marriage and asks Christians to cherish their spouse and selflessly love them as Christ loved the church. Marriage is one of the clearest… Read More »How the Church Can Foster Healthy Marriages
How to Salvage a Downturn in Church Summer Giving
The summer always presents a unique set of challenges for the church. People spend less time in the pews and more time enjoying their favorite… Read More »How to Salvage a Downturn in Church Summer Giving