Startup Stock Photos Let your donors know regularly how much they’ve given. Send contribution statements five times: the first week after each quarter ends plus an extra one the first week of December. A statement in early December … [Continue reading]
First Impressions
Posted on October 29, 2019 Written by
People who come to your church for the first time have made a serious investment of two or three hours of their time, overcoming anxiety about going to a new place, and trusting their kids to complete strangers. Churches must reciprocate by making … [Continue reading]
First Time Donors
Posted on October 22, 2019 Written by
Coming to a church for the first time means giving up several hours of your day (getting dressed to come, driving, being there, and going home). People have to be willing to attend something where they don’t know what is going to … [Continue reading]
Giving Power
Posted on October 15, 2019 Written by
On March 28, 2019 a fire completely destroyed the apartments of 48 college students in Harrisonburg, VA, the home of James Madison University. Shortly after the fire, a student created a GoFundMe site asking for $48,000; within five days, the site … [Continue reading]
Planned Giving & Endowment
Posted on October 8, 2019 Written by
When each of us die, we will give away 100% of everything we own - it is the most generous we will ever be. But estate planning is NOT only for end of life decisions. Remember the joy you see at Christmas or birthdays; imagine being … [Continue reading]
Make Generosity Part of Your Church’s DNA
Posted on October 1, 2019 Written by
People are naturally generous but too many people today are constricted from giving by other financial obligations: mortgage, college debt, cars, credit cards, etc. Having enough money to pay for utilities, food, and clothing stretches … [Continue reading]
Develop 20-25 Relationships
Posted on September 24, 2019 Written by
A study of several churches showed that approximately 50% of attenders don’t give any money to their church (for a variety of reasons), 25% make gifts of 3% to 5% of their income, and 25% are generous (give more than 5%). Another study … [Continue reading]
Capital Investment Needs
Posted on September 17, 2019 Written by
Every church needs building or program improvements that cost more than the budget can afford. Every church needs to make a list of these capital items. This list should encompass all ministry areas and range from small amounts to very … [Continue reading]