Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
Do You “Hijack” Conversations?
Conversation hijacking occurs daily in life, but do gospel-workers also do it?
Coronavirus and Fundraising?
With the Coronavirus pandemic shutting down much of the world, what can you do now in fundraising?
Are You Doing the Little Things of Funding?
“Little things” are those behind-the-scenes small activities that help bring full funding. They are not spectacular.
When is the Best Time for Fundraising?
Fundraising consultants debate on the best months to go out with fundraising appeals. Here is some “worldly wisdom?” When is funding best done?
Meals Together: Food and Fundraising
The gospels record 12 meal-times where Jesus had meaningful ministry—not counting the two feedings of the multitudes…
Asking Donors to Increase Support
Most giving partners do not automatically increase their support every couple years. Asking giving partners to upgrade is just as time-consuming as going after new donors.
Lapsed Donors - A Hidden Gold Mine
I have a giving partner who gave faithfully every month, but I have not received a gift in six months.
Do you have a standard letter I could send asking him to re-start?
Is Perfectionism Killing Your Donor Ministry?
I was on the phone last week with a 10-year successful student minister. But he was frustrated with donor ministry. He voiced a dilemma we’ve all experienced—listen in:
Increase Your December Income--Dramatically!
End-of-year giving decisions are made from December 10-31 in America. In other countries start-of-year financial plans are under consideration. What better time for your giving partners to keep you “top of mind” than now—at the end of one year and the beginning of another!