Do You Say Thank You Enough?

Do You Say Thank You Enough?

Do you say thank you enough when it comes to your donors?  Saying thank you is one of the biggest overlooked needs for churches.  Too many have the attitude that saying thank you to donors is wrong.  Here is a real life example. Several years ago a pastor asked me to...
Dangerous Assumptions

Dangerous Assumptions

You know what the seven deadliest words in church life are don’t you?  We’ve never done it that way before!  Sadly, we laugh at that but end up acting out those words in so many ways.  I have been saying that if you keep doing what you have always done you will not...
6 Reasons Giving is Declining and What to do About It

6 Reasons Giving is Declining and What to do About It

If your church is going to be fully funded you need to know the 6 reasons giving is declining and what to do about it.  Recently I received an email from a client that has seen years of giving growth.  Here is what he wrote me… “We are seeing smaller amounts...
Celebrate Your Wins

Celebrate Your Wins

If you want to be fully funded this year you need to celebrate your wins.  In sports it is the winning teams that get the winning players.  When it comes to raising funds people want to know what their gift is going to and what it is doing.  Show them your wins and...