I just arrived from a two week trip in the Arabian Peninsula – UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. My journey started on February 22nd and culminated on March 7th. During this trip I went through six international airports fromRead more…
Top 10 Major Donor Fundraising Trends for 2014-15
Fundraising is changing! Everything is shifting these days. Major donors are still not quite sure they trust you. Donors are changing too. Post-recession donors really are different! Are you changing your own fundraising strategies to keep up with donors’ newestRead more…
How to Make the Case for Giving
Download our free guide to make the case for giving for your nonprofit in 8 steps! Fundraisers can no longer rely on a simple ask to secure a donation. “We need your donation” is not compelling enough. So what doRead more…
Strategies to turn supporters into fundraisers for #GivingTuesday, and beyond.
#GivingTuesday – what for many will be the launch of the December giving season – is now just 7 weeks away. Gulp. Read more…
A Nonprofit’s Guide to a Successful Giving Day: How to rally support for giving days (and have fun while doing it)
Giving Days, like Giving Tuesday, can be big drivers of dollars and donations for your organization. To get the most out of these fundraising events, you need a clear plan of action. The Network for Good latest guide will helpRead more…
Do’s and Don’ts for a Great Annual Fundraising Plan
It’s the slow time of mid-summer, and it’s time to step back from your day-to-day work for a breather. AND – It’s time to look ahead at your fundraising plan for the coming year. I hope you enjoy your downRead more…
How Do You Define Success?
How do you define success in your church or ministry setting? In The Choice: The Christ-Centered Pursuit of Kingdom Outcomes, R. Scott Rodin, Wesley K. Willmer, and I suggest that most people define success in one of two ways, and thisRead more…
New ECFA Survey Reveals Churches Need More Strategy to Inspire Biblical Generosity
WINCHESTER, Va. – A new survey from ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) reveals that most churches lack a written strategy for inspiring people in biblical generosity. The first annual “Church Stewardship Survey” (www.ecfa.org/content/surveys) found that more than two-thirds ofRead more…
5 Ways Great Strategy Can Transform a Nonprofit
I’ve been working with several clients lately to create a strategic plan, and I love the moment when the real value of the strategic plan and the process of creating one becomes blatantly obvious. It’s the point at which board, staff,Read more…
With all the resources of the Global Church… Why is the task unfinished?
This infograph presents the challenge to Christians to focus their giving toward the areas of the world where the church is not.