Impact Reports
How To Create an Impact Report That Attracts Donations
How To Create an Impact Report That Attracts Donations An impact report gives your nonprofit credibility. It shows how you’re making a difference. There are many types of these reports. Nature Conservancy, for example, has an impact report specifically for its operations in Alaska. They publish another for their work in Hawaii and Palmyra. Why do…
Read MoreDonor Segmentation 101
Donor Segmentation 101 When you pass the collection plate during a sermon, every congregant holds the same plate. Of course, fundraising is not quite the same. It’s important to not approach it as such. Do your fundraising efforts stop at the collection plate? Do you want more results from your existing fundraising? If you’re looking…
Read More10 Tips for Getting Recurring Donors to Keep Giving
` 10 Tips for Getting Recurring Donors to Keep Giving What makes your donors tick? What pulls on their heartstrings? How can you get them to give on a regular basis? Here are ten tried and proven solutions to a common challenge in churches. Fundraising for non-profits is never easy, and never-ending, it often seems.…
Read MoreChurch Fundraising Letters: An Essential Guide
Church Fundraising Letters: An Essential Guide he body of Christ might run on the Spirit, but the congregation and church building also runs on monetary resources. The part of your church that exists in this world wants to keep the lights on and pay the pastor and other staff members so they can afford homes…
Read More10 Data Metrics Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking
10 Data Metrics Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking At first glance, data metrics appear to be just sets of numbers. But within these numbers are stories. The numbers demonstrate your impact. They measure how far your organization has come and how far it has yet to go. Meaningful data becomes insightful information, helping set goals.…
Read MoreDifferences in Legacy Giving vs. Planned Giving
` Differences in Legacy Giving vs. Planned Giving If a member of your congregation passes away and names your church the beneficiary of the money in her IRA you could call that a planned gift and not be wrong. But if you used the more modern term of ‘legacy giving’ you’d be embracing a subtle…
Read MoreWho Are Mid-Level Donors and Why Should I Care?
Who Are Mid-Level Donors and Why Should I Care? All your donors are important, of course, as are all donations, no matter the size. But donors are different, with different expectations and different patterns of giving. Mid-level donors is an important category of givers you might be overlooking and underappreciating. Learning more about who your…
Read MoreA Guide to Impact Reporting for Churches or Non-Profit Organizations
A Guide to Impact Reporting for Churches or Non-Profit Organizations Effective giving strategies should include creation of an impact report, a tool used to communicate your story to funders and other stakeholders. An impact report is more than an activity report, more than an annual report. Impact is the results that flow from the work…
Read MoreTo Tithe or Not?: Verses about Tithing
The topic of tithing is often debated in the church today. There are several related Bible verses that appear more frequently in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Due to their placement in the Bible, tithing may seem like a spiritual mandate. Some believers view tithing as a way of adhering to Biblical…
Read MoreWomen in Church Leadership: What Are Their Roles?
The extent of women’s involvement in church leadership varies among different congregations. Some uphold the belief that men and women are equal yet have distinct roles. These ministries offer a more supportive role for women within the church. Conversely, others believe that anyone, regardless of gender, who feels called to ministry or seminary should have…
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