Love should be the defining reason we tithe, donate, or share. If a gift is coerced out of guilt or shame it ceases to please God. This will be a significant difference in relational fundraising within the body of Christ vs. a more secular approach. […]
If you’re a millennial reading this you might be thinking, “Are we hard to talk to? We’re not that different.” #truestory Keep in mind this all comes from a place of good intention. There are nonprofits out there looking for the best way to connect with you. […]
We are going to take a look at some best practices when communicating with millennials. Now, before we jump into this, I realize some of you might be rolling your eyes a bit. But remember, it’s important to consider your audience when you communicate; just text your grandfather and see if he agrees with me. […]
If millennials are an enigma to you or to your organization let me encourage you that they are worth pursuing. Millennials are raving fans of those organizations and brands they identify with. This means they will share who you are with their circle of influence and also evangelize your cause to reinforce your relevance. […]
It is no secret that the majority of annual giving occurs during the last three months of the year. Ensuring you are prepared to properly process, communicate and acknowledge gifts from your congregation can go a long way toward helping your members give with a joyful heart. […]
PCI is a set of data security standards which all merchants must abide by. PCI Compliance has become a familiar term as the Card Brands push for greater security. The requirements of PCI can feel burdensome, however this is far outweighed by the inherent benefits – even for nonprofits processing donations. […]
We’ve been talking about best practices as it relates to growing your donor base. Sending a Thank You note to donors was one and it got me to thinking about my Nana. I always knew grandma had more to offer than just cookies. Could her wisdom translate into other fundraising best practices? […]
How would you spend a budget surplus at your church? The challenge isn’t funding ways to put those funds to use but encourage giving and generosity to continue to meet those needs. Church Tech Today put out some excellent advice on how to assess your current giving situation. […]
Card processing costs can be a little complicated without knowing the basic pricing models those fees are passed through. Last time, we explored what the fees are you might see on your merchant statement. In this installment, we will look at the main pricing models […]
Online giving has become a must-have for churches and ministries with many members and donors wanting the convenience and simplicity online giving provides over traditional donation methods. When done well an online giving program can be very successful but watch out for these avoidable online giving mistakes. […]