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The Seven Myths of Church Fundraising: Myth #3
This myth concerns giving motivations, which have probably been studied more than most topics in fundraising and stewardship. Depending on who you ask, there can be as many as 40 or 50 motivations or as few as a half-dozen, all based on character and/or circumstance....
The Seven Myths of Church Fundraising: Myth #1
The first myth has to do with expectations of our members and adherents. There are three essential questions you need to ask yourself as a church leader: What does membership in your church mean? What do you expect from your members? Do your members know what those...
Five Lessons Fundraisers Can Learn From Clarkson’s Farm
I have always wanted a farm, mostly a hobby farm, but I wouldn’t be opposed to any farm. So, this past Christmas break, I decided to binge-watch some TV. I came across Clarkson’s Farm, with Jeremy Clarkson, a motoring journalist I didn’t know much about before...
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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