This week we released a new book called Christ Centered Generosity: Global Perspectives on the Biblical Call to a Generous Life (Kingdom Life Publishing, 2015). In this inspiring book thirty-three authors from twenty-two countries share stories and reflections on biblical generosity fromRead more…
Culture is Changing: Fundraising Needs to Change With It
Like many people in the nonprofit world, I started out as a fundraiser. I worked for a development director, however, who had very different ideas about how that job should be done. While her peers boasted about “bringing in aRead more…
Is God Opposed to Christians Making Lots of Money?
“Being Godly doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to be wealthy. God makes no such guarantees in the Bible, so goodbye, prosperity gospel…[But] God clearly is not opposed to wealth in a kind of blanket way. He’s not even opposed,Read more…
How to Create a Compelling Fundraising Ask [Slideshare]
There are many misconceptions about fundraising. One of which is that there is a magic bullet out there (the perfect event, a connection to a celebrity) that will create a financial windfall. Often in the nonprofit world board and staff members so despise fundraising that theyRead more…
How to Get the Most Out of a Major Gift Visit!
You finally have the meeting with Mr. Big. What’s next? What do you do? What do you say? It can be tough to keep your eyes on the prize when you get in front of your best major donor prospects.Read more…
New book on Christ Centered Generosity
The Global Generosity Network (GGN), a network focused on encouraging Christians to be better stewards of their resources, and Kingdom Life Publishing, a publishing company devoted to educating and inspiring all people to be holistic stewards in God’s kingdom, partneredRead more…
The Spirituality of Major Gift Fundraising
My guess is that you or some of your colleagues in the field are thinking, “What the heck are these guys talking about now?” “Spirituality and Major Gift Fundraising?” What’s this all about? Okay, I get it. Today when youRead more…
Wealthy donors differ by generation
Talk about being in the money. Wealth experts estimate that from 2007 to 2061, $59 trillion will be transferred from family estates in the greatest wealth transfer in U.S. history. That amount will be divided among heirs, charities, estate taxesRead more…
10 Thank Yous That Delight Donors
Year-end is over! Now what? First, take a deep breath and give yourself a few moments of calm. Second, start showing those donors some love with a thank you. A basic thank you letter is a perfectly acceptable way to show a donorRead more…
Donor Love Part One: 7 Ways to Keep Donors Committed to Your Cause
Honoring your donors—and prospects—is, hands-down, the most effective approach to building strong and lasting relationships with the folks whose help you need so very much. It’s no surprise that donor retention is an absolute priority (again) for 2015. Yet theRead more…