Donor POV
The Purposeful Donor and the Spontaneous Donor (Type 1 and 7)
The Purposeful Donor and the Spontaneous Donor (Type 1 and 7) In this article on Donor Personalities, we based the Purposeful Donor and the Spontaneous Donor on the Enneagram Types One and Seven. If you are a lead pastor, communications pastor, or non-profit director, you may have one or a few of these types in your church and community. In…
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The Purposeful Donor and the Driven Donor (Types 1 and 3) In this article based on the Enneagram personalities, we examine Type Ones and Threes, who are sometimes mistakenly thought to have similar traits. Both types are efficient, highly organized, and highly task-oriented, and both often set aside their own feelings to get things done. Their shared…
Read MoreThe Purposeful Donor and the Motivated Donor
The Purposeful Donor and the Motivated Donor (Type 1 and Type 8) Many personality tests can help pastors understand donors better. In this series, we base our Nine Donor personalities on the Enneagram personality test, one of the most commonly used tests today. The Enneagram name comes from a nine-sided star polygon, and each of its points represents one…
Read MoreCan I Crowdfund My Next Church Fundraising Campaign?
Can I Crowdfund My Next Church Fundraising Campaign? The tithes and donations given to a ministry typically help keep the lights on and cover essential missions. When special projects or needs arise, though, you may end up asking whether it’s possible to crowdfund a church fundraiser. This funding practice has garnered increased attention in recent…
Read MoreHow Electronic Giving for Churches Can Help Boost Generosity
How Electronic Giving for Churches Can Help Boost Generosity Why Should You Choose Online Giving Solutions? If you already have many supporters donating with bank checks or cash, why should you upgrade to online giving? Churches Boost Generosity The reasons are many. But let’s start with a few key elements: Engage a broader audience Collect…
Read MoreThe Engaging Donor and the Wise Donor
The Engaging Donor and the Wise Donor In this article on Donor Personalities, we find a new challenge: double opposites! Take a look at the unique traits of these types of donors and examine ways to help them grow. The Enneagram Twos and Fives are known as the Engaging Donor and the Wise Donor. These two…
Read MoreThe Engaging Donor and the Purposeful Donor
The Engaging Donor and the Purposeful Donor What makes some churches experience success and others struggle? Those who understand their givers are able to grow and nurture them. In this article, we look at Enneagram Ones and Twos, or the Engaging Donor and the Purposeful Donor. These two personality types may complement each other very much,…
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The Purposeful Donor and the Wise Donor Are you on the journey to grow your church outreach and ministries step by step? Small progress every day leads to long-term success! If you need more advice for growing donors, our latest blog posts dive deeper into this topic. Follow our social pages and sign up for newsletters to get the…
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The Purposeful Donor and the Engaging Donor We recently covered The Enneagram personality test, a personality test based on nine personality types. Following the points of a nine-sided star polygon, pastors can use this personality test to find out about potential donor personalities and opportunities for giving. Identifying certain personality traits your donors have will help you…
Read MoreHow to Appeal to the Decisive Donor
How to Appeal to the Decisive Donor Are you on track to ensuring your church’s growth this year? One of the most important things for pastors and leaders to be aware of is that each donor is different, and so they should also tailor the way they appeal for help and financial gifts to meet…
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