“This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a teacher well versed in the Law of Moses, which the Lord, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted him everything he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him.” (Ezra 7:6)“For Ezra had devoted himself to the...
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,...
As a major gift officer, you have 150 to 175 potential donors in your portfolio. What’s the best way to connect with them? Just 15 to 20 meaningful interactions a week, consisting of 10 phone calls and 5 face-to-face visits, will revolutionize your fundraising game!Categorize...
"I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed you concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it." (Philippians 4:10)The Philippian believers faithfully supported Paul from his early days in ministry on his mission to share...
“For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.” (2 Corinthians 9:2)The church in...
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;...
“Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need. Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive...
“When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth” (Genesis 8:11).For 40 days and 40 nights, God brought judgment on the earth. Rain poured...
Understanding donor motivations is key to crafting a successful ask. Make it easy for your donor to say "yes." Join Pat and Jon as they discuss matching the right ask to the right person for the right project.https://youtu.be/BmJn4vPtjII...
“Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so we must die. But that is not what God desires; rather, he devises ways so that a banished person does not remain banished from him.” (2 Samuel 14:14)David banished his son Absalom from Jerusalem...
