As a fundraiser, one of the most important questions you should be asking yourself is this: “Who is the hero of my story?” If your organization’s fundraising is like most, the answer is obvious: Most organization’s fundraising materials depict the organizationRead more…
Southern Baptists generously support missions
As they plan creative new ways to reach the lost, the International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union leaders expressed gratitude to Southern Baptists for the generous support churches gave to the 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. Finalized inRead more…
This organization uses its newsletter to keep clients and supporters informed. Can the same newsletter double for donors as well? Mission possible?
Hi, Kivi and Tom, I know you are the experts on how to approach this, so I hope you don’t mind me asking. I am new at an organization that has never really done a donor newsletter, though they do mail outRead more…
India National Resource Mobilization Seminar
The South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) in Bangalore, India is organizing the next round of training programme for Indian Christian leaders in resource mobilization through the National Resource Mobilisation Seminar. A seminar titled Advancing Christian Stewardship will beRead 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…
New Innovations in Online Giving
Online giving is growing in importance. The article highlights the many ways churches are making giving easier for attenders.
Year-end charitable giving bonanza is a myth
There is an assumption in the U.S. that the best charitable giving season is October, November, and December each year (Year-End). The facts do not support this myth. Most believe that there are two reasons that year-end giving is good.Read more…
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Salvation Army Bell Ringers
I’ve always admired The Salvation Army bell ringers. In addition to donating their time and ringing their signature bell in all sorts of terrible weather, the program raises a sack of money that rivals Santa’s. Last year, kettle bells raised $136 millionRead more…
Critical Steps of the Development Process
Does development seem overwhelming or impossible? How do we build relationships that will help sustain our ministries? What do we start and when do we make appeals? Jerry Twombly discusses the critical steps of the development process, defining and simplifyingRead more…
Funding Your Vision
Many people think that fundraising is a matter of sales or manipulation. In contrast, Jerry Twombly teaches that a biblical approach to fundraising is the result of building a healthy and biblical, God-honouring organisation. What are foundations of a healthyRead more…