Did you know that some 30 percent of annual giving takes place in the last weeks of the calendar year? It’s the perfect time to ask your donors for contributions. Carey Nieuwhof outlines some excellent strategies. (Photo: Pexels)
‘Christ before us’ annual giving campaign toolkit
Every year the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC, offers an annual giving toolkit to guide their congregations’ efforts. This year’s is built around the theme ‘Christ before us.” It’s chock full of good ideas for any church. (Photo: Pexels)
Ten strategies for effective giving campaigns
A commitment campaign or stewardship drive can be so much more than a money generator. It can also be a time for spiritual reflection, mission education, teaching stewardship, and fostering shared purpose. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores.
Strategies for effective stewardship campaigns
A well-executed stewardship campaign can be a time not only for financial matters but also spiritual reflection, mission education, teaching the theology of stewardship, and fostering a sense of shared purpose. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers tips. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Plan for a year-end giving bump at your church
Some 30 percent church offerings come in the last weeks of the year. That’s why you should have a year-end campaign. This post by the United Methodist Foundation explains why and how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Principles for effective pledge campaigns
It’s only once a year, so you need to get the most out of your annual pledge campaign, right? The Episcopal Network for Stewardship shares some tips that will help your church get the results your congregation needs.
Go with year-round stewardship for 2022!
To do stewardship well, churches have to focus on it more than just a couple weeks in the fall. The United Methodist Church offers a comprehensive 12-month strategy from Herb Mather. Check it out and start planning! (Photo by Grublee, via Bigstockphoto.com)
12 steps to successful stewardship this fall
How are you managing your Annual Stewardship Campaign this fall? It’s one of the major program areas of the church that has been impacted by the pandemic. Here some ideas to spark your creativity and planning. From the Episcopal Church Foundation.
Ten ideas for your 2020 annual campaign
Wondering how to approach a stewardship campaign in the era of COVID-19? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church offers ideas that affirm the importance of the church’s ongoing mission while being sensitive to economic loss, attentive to people’s experiences and stories, and grateful for all gifts. (Photo: www.inkmedia.eu, Creative Commons)
‘Embrace Generosity’ Stewardship Emphasis
Perfect for a fall campaign in Year C, here is Embrace Generosity is complete stewardship emphasis guide for your congregation — an RCL-based five-week program of study, sermons, worship guides, handouts and more. Click here for an Word copy that will enable you to cut and paste for your own needs. (Photo: Gayle Nicholson, […]
