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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...
Donor Relations: Getting To Know Your Donors
We hear it all the time. You should have a better relationship with your donors. You should get to know them. You should be closer to them. You should know what’s important to them. But really, in honesty, you can’t do that with everyone. Unless you have...
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...
Capital Stewardship Campaigns: Celebrating Your Successes
Capital stewardship campaigns need to celebrate milestones and successes to keep the campaign alive and top of mind.
Capital Stewardship Campaigns: Campaign Models
Which capital stewardship campaign model is right for your church. Read on to find out what works best.
Capital Stewardship Campaigns: Fundamentals of Campaign Design
Capital stewardship campaigns can do so much more in your congregation that just raise the needed money.
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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