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CREATING JOYFUL GIVERS

Posted by Laura DeVries

 

This month, we're thinking about thanks... especially for those who support nonprofits in their important work. It's time to think outside the box about stewardship. 

 



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Topics: Stewardship, Ask, Donation, Asking, Donor Love, Year-End Giving, Church Fundraising, Church Stewardship, Gift Of Giving, Nonprofit, Online Giving

DO MORE WITH LESS

Posted by DBD Team

By Jan Brogdon and Robyn Furness-Fallin

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Topics: Annual Campaign, Annual, Annual Fundraising, Church Fundraising, Church Stewardship

CHILL SUMMER

I recently had an enlightening conversation with two smart, ambitious high school graduates. They were ready to take on the world. Both had a positive attitude towards planning and fulfilling future goals.  One of the things we discussed was the transition from high school to college. When I asked the about their pre-college summer plans, the graduates’ response was they were going to have a “chill summer”. 

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Topics: Donor Stewardship, Stewardship, Renewal, Fundraising Campaign, Church Stewardship

HOW TO TREAT A FRIEND

Posted by Peggy Vinson

As we travel the country doing feasibility studies, one thing we encounter almost every time, is a donor who cannot be interviewed because they are upset with the organization for not appropriately recognizing their contribution during the last capital campaign.

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Topics: Donor Stewardship, Stewardship, Relationship Building, Church Stewardship

RESOLUTION: DREAM BIGGER

Posted by Thom Peters

I’m not great at resolutions. I have great intentions, just lousy follow through. After all my years I have learned that the higher I set my sights, the less opportunity I have to succeed. So I keep expectations low and generally feel better about how things turn out. I may not be a better or healthier person, but I won’t have failed so often in my goals.

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Topics: Leadership, Stewardship, Vision, Board Leadership, Planning, Church Stewardship

SOWING SEEDS, PART II

Posted by Lora Dow

Conversations around giving can feel tricky for anyone, but I find that the people who struggle with it most are church leaders. Many pastors and lay staff are reluctant to talk about money at all. Those that do tend to focus on immediate operational needs of the church or mission-based outreach.

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Topics: Endowment, Church Fundraising, Church Stewardship, Planned Giving, Legacy

SOWING SEEDS

Posted by Lora Dow

Recently I had lunch with a church pastor. His church has an endowment fund from the sale of property, but it hasn’t grown much since then. Like many congregations, his church could benefit from the income a stronger endowment could provide.

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Topics: Endowment, Church Fundraising, Church Stewardship, Gift Of Giving

THE GIFT OF GIVING

Posted by Bruce Berglund

This is the second of a two-part conversation with my friend, Lee Heyward, as part of our What Matters podcast series. (Did you miss the first part? Listen to it now.)

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Topics: Philanthropy, Volunteers, Generosity, Church Stewardship, Church Leadership, What Matters Podcast

LESSONS FROM A RELUCTANT ASKER

Posted by Bruce Berglund

Recently, I had a chance to sit down with my former pastor and dear friend, Lee Heyward, as part of our on-going What Matters podcast conversations.

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Topics: Philanthropy, Art Of The Ask, Generosity, Church Stewardship, Church Leadership, What Matters Podcast

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