All non-profit leaders by nature of their responsibilities are bivocational fundraisers. Contrary to public opinion, fundraising is a noble profession because it brings meaning to money, and you are participating with God’s mission in the world. When raising funds for a Christian ministry or organization,...
The decision to enter a capital campaign rests with the board, but often there is a lack of full support from the board. For a variety of reasons, boards often are hesitant to approve a capital campaign. Board culture, previous failed campaigns, personal cost, fear...
“David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their commander....
When employees arrive for their first day of work at Apple they are greeted with this inspirational note: “There’s work and there’s your life’s work. The kind of work that has your fingerprints all over it. The kind that you’d never compromise on. That you’d sacrifice a weekend...
The Lord said to Moses: “Bring me seventy of Israel’s elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people. Have them come to the tent of meeting, that they may stand there with you. I will come down and speak with...
“If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest” (Ecclesiastes 10:4). Did you know that the average tenure of a fundraiser is two years or less? Fundraising is a tough job. A recent survey indicated that...
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:2-3).There are many reasons why development departments fail: unclear vision, incomplete donor information, underfunded budgets, wrong...
