Often it feels like fear is driving us out instead of love driving out fear...Let’s rethink what development is honestly about and start to see donors as a major part of our ministry...Read more »

We’ve all heard it said that the key to good development is relationships. But what’s the key to good relationships? My answer, authenticity.Read more »

...the new tax law. The concern, for fundraisers especially, is that the new tax bill will make it even harder to itemize and people will not be as motivated to give.

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Once upon a time there was a farmer who slept through the entire Spring and Summer seasons but woke up in the middle of Autumn and proceeded to harvest his crops. Ok, not really. 

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Many Christian non-profits find it challenging to convert names in their database into major donors for their ministry. So, how do we find and cultivate larger donors from our existing donor database? The answer is prospect research.Read more »

Do you feel like your fundraising efforts are falling short?

If you answered yes, then stick around for five of the most common mistakes non-profits make and simple change you can make that can have an immediate impact on your ministry.

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If you study Paul’s life, you can find the principles that made his mission work. Paul's mission worked because he was anchored by the values he held. No matter what opportunity or distraction came into his ministry, he had high values that were non-negotiable to help guide the decisions he made in his ministry.Read more »

Commit today to take one step to generate more results from your letter writing efforts!Read more »

Giving is about stewardship. And stewardship is, by definition, the job of taking care of something.Read more »

It is such a incredible time in history to be a leader; and the responsibility is as heavy as it is exciting. Remember, God has given you your calling. It does not matter what your position or your title is, you are called to be a leader.

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