Redefining Success in Fundraising

Redefining Success in Fundraising

Posted on Aug 8, 2012 in Fundraising | 2 Comments

Fundraising is inviting others to join you in accomplishing something together. But are you only successful when people respond by giving? Some might say yes. But I’d like to challenge that idea. Fundraising is ministry. Just as Paul challenged the church at Corinth, we are also challenging the Body of Christ to excel in the ...

Our Perspective on the Outcome

Posted on Sep 23, 2011 in Fundraising | No Comments

We want all things in our lives to point to Christ. And raising support for ministry is no different. If you let it, the gifts you receive for ministry will point to an all-sufficient Savior. Which brings me to the third biblical principle in giving, Knowing Christ Changes Our Perspective on the Outcome. One outcome is praise ...

Our Attitude Toward Giving

Posted on Sep 22, 2011 in Fundraising | No Comments

The second biblical principle I’d like to share with you this week is Knowing Christ Changes Our Attitude Toward Giving. And what better example to give you than the early church in The Book of Acts. The transformation they received through Christ caused them to meet each other’s needs no matter what the cost. Acts 4:32-35 says, ...

Our Understanding of Ownership

Posted on Sep 20, 2011 in Fundraising | No Comments

There are three biblical principles I share with each client I coach. And I’d like to share them with you over this next week. You see, if we don’t have the proper perspective to begin with, it’s very difficult to have the proper motives and confidence to move forward in raising support for ministry. The ...

Building a Foundation

Posted on Sep 19, 2011 in Fundraising | No Comments

Everyone knows that the foundation is the most important part of any structure. So I hope what I’m about to say doesn’t sound too overdone. But learning how to raise support for your ministry is no different. If you don’t have a good foundation, you’re chances of succeeding dwindle dramatically. Even worse, if you don’t ...