When was the last time you had a conversation with congregants about generosity that was not connected to fundraising? Engaging God’s people about generosity and faith helps improve both. The Lake Institute for Faith & Giving explains.
What to do when your efforts fall flat?
If your nonprofit wants to build a sustainable future, it must pivot to transformational relationships, diversified, recurring funding streams, and data-backed impact storytelling. Horizons Stewardship tells how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Leadership lessons from Martin Marty
One of the most respected voices in Protestant Christianity, the recently deceased Martin Marty left a legacy of deep insight into about faith, leadership, and community. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores.
Financial stability and the future of the church
Church leaders are increasingly worried about achieving financial stability while also obsessing about what the church will look like in the future. The two issues are intertwined. Logan Leadership suggests how to respond faithfully and effectively.
Be transparent and clear in your communications
Communication is crucial in sending the right message about stewardship and the church’s need for resources to fund its mission. The right message, framed well and timed well, goes a long way. The Moravian Ministries Foundation explains. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
Mastering ‘the art of the ask’ with donors
Asking potential donors for contributions is not simply a matter of requesting funds; it’s about inspiring belief, instilling confidence, and sparking action. And it’s something every nonprofit leader needs to do. The “generosity genius’ explores how to go about it. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Four principles for one-on-one fundraising
Many church leaders dread asking individual congregants for donations, but development experts say it’s essential. To help remove the nervousness, this article from The Episcopal Church Foundation offers these tips. (Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels)
Fundraising as a vocation
Many church professionals avoid fundraising like bedbugs, but ensuring that there are financial resources for God’s ministry is an honorable and necessary task. In this essay, two fundraisers share their experience. From Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Goals for finance and stewardship leaders
Every successful endeavor begins with clear goals. Does your finance and stewardship team have any? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church suggests 12 worthwhile goals that could provide focus and direction. (Photo: Pexels)
Church finances: balancing the practical and spiritual
Should a church be run as a prudent business or as spiritual enterprise that cares not for money? The Lewis Center for Church leadership says this false dichotomy is unproductive and suggests a balance. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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