Only 50 percent of people have a will or estate plan. Without a plan, money God intended to fund Kingdom ministry will be directed elsewhere. Churches should be the one place Christians can go for advice and encouragement about allRead more…
Most Charities Fail at Online Fundraising Basics, Says Study
Eighty-four percent of nonprofits, including many of the nation’s largest charities, haven’t made their donation websites easy to read on mobile devices, one of several flaws that can cost them significant contributions, according to experts who studied 150 charities and other organizations.Read more…
Young Bankers Seek ‘Good Yield’ with their Own Nonprofits
The founders of the Resolution Projectdon’t dwell on generosity or charity when they describe why their nonprofit mentors and funds young leaders. They favor the language of finance. “We get good yield,” said Andrew Harris, the group’s 31-year-old vice chairman, who advisesRead more…
WHAT CAN ONE DO? NOT MUCH! BUT…
Gandhi once said, “There is enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” This often quoted phrase began as an encouragement to me. “That’s right!” I thought. “The needs of the world are not greater than our resources.”Read more…
3 Concerns for Those Raising Funds
As a fund raiser I’m always concerned as to how effective I am as a fund raiser. Now is the time when you and I can take a look at three of those concerns. Why do some raising funds haveRead more…
What’s Driving Your Donors?
In seminars I do at conferences, I’ll frequently ask the question, “What is the primary purpose of development?” Answers always vary, but they tend to cluster in several areas like raising funds, building relationships, advancing the organization’s mission, and teaching stewardship. There’s truth inRead more…
6 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Online Fundraising
Well, really, there are more than just six mistakes that nonprofits make when they try to raise funds online. But these six really stand out. They are from a new study from Dunhan+Company, a consultant for nonprofit fundraising and marketing,Read more…
Financial Developer 24
With many ministries, organisations, churches and networks struggling financially and because fund development is an important ministry, we are very excited with the new OM course in financial development. The attached brochure and participant reaction will give more information aboutRead more…
GUESS WHAT CHICK-FIL-A IS FORCING ON PEOPLE NOW!?
One Chick-fil-a owner/operator in Birmingham, AL in the US did something extremely generous when the area was hit with a terrible winter storm that left motorists stranded on the highway. Read about this example of generosity on the website. PleaseRead more…
Strengthen Your Fundraising Appeal With the “MPI” Formula
Here’s a very smart, efficient way to present your fundraising appeal. I’ve run into this format lately and think it’s extremely effective. It forces you to be crystal clear about the three fundamental parts of any fundraising conversation: How muchRead more…