Christian Leadership Alliance
For those of you who have dedicated yourselves to ministry over the years, it is evident that God has graciously granted each of us a remarkable opportunity to advance his kingdom through our service. If you are currently in development, as I am, take comfort in knowing that God has specifically chosen you and me … Continue reading Transformative Donor Relationships
What makes for a catchy nursery rhyme does not play well in fundraising. If your donor materials still echo the tiniest little piggy’s refrain – “we, we, we” – it’s time to sing a different tune that touches hearts. It’s not about you! “People don’t give to our ministries because ‘we’ are so great,” explains … Continue reading It’s Not About You
Many years ago, a mentor convinced me that fundraising is ministry. That changed everything. I no longer viewed asking for money as uncomfortable, awkward, or saw development work as “a necessary evil,” as some would term it. His view of donors as those who need ministry transformed how I approached this work. It has forever … Continue reading Capturing Hearts and Minds
For many nonprofits, 2020 and 2021 were exceptional years in fundraising. However, current economic conditions represent an existential threat for nonprofit organizations. That’s not hyperbole. There are no guarantees in what the short-term future looks like. If a global economic slowdown begins for several years, nonprofit organizations will face funding challenges like never before. Short-term … Continue reading Innovating to New Donors
Our world is changing at an incredibly rapid pace: can your fundraising keep up? Changing economies, demographics, and interests all have significant influences on fundraising. So how do we innovate our practices to keep up with the pace of change while maintaining our biblically-centered convictions about generosity and fundraising? To future-proof your fundraising efforts, embrace … Continue reading Future-Proof Your Fundraising
