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The Last Gift
The last time for anything can be hard. Lasts are emotional and sometimes involve a lot of preparation and planning, while other times, they are a surprise, and we aren’t ready for them. Lasts can be about anything and create cherished (or painful) memories. The last...
Consumerism as Philanthropy: The Generosity Crisis
I recently read The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, written by Nathan Chappelle, Brian Crimmins, and Michael Ashley. I’m always up for a good read about what’s happening in the philanthropic sector and...
The Seven Myths of Church Fundraising: Myth #4
The fourth myth has to do with financial potential and the assumptions we make about it. In fact, in most churches the 20/80 factor is the standard — so universal in the churches we have worked with that we have just come to accept it as a fact. In most congregations,...
Communications Toolkit
Need some help with your communications? Check out my Communications Toolkit, part of the Stewardsip Plus program resources. In the kit you will find templates, examples, content creation tips and a basic schedule.
10 Ways to Increase Giving in Your Church
The secret to releasing significant resources is to surround the perspective donor with specific information and an environment that will generate the best response…or, preparing your donor to respond.
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