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A Christmas Lesson on Margin By Gary G. Hoag
A Christmas Lesson on Finding and Making Margin Every year a different word or phrase from the Christmas story jumps out to me. Perhaps this happens to you as well. This year, I can’t get these words out of my mind:“no guest room available.” There was “no guest room available” to welcome a humble pregnant…
Read MoreThe Perception of Busy By Mark L. Vincent
What is Your Perception of Busy? “You are so busy!” “Thank you for taking the time because I know you are a busy person.” “I didn’t want to bother you because you are busy.” Leaders hear these expressions ad nauseam. Being told they are busy actually adds to leader busyness because they have to take…
Read MoreHow to Add Value to a Nonprofit By Randy Hain
Five Proven Ways to Add Value to a Nonprofit Did you know there are other ways to help the nonprofit you are serving besides writing a big check? While individual contributions are helpful, we may not always be in a position to provide significant personal resources. I have helped develop alternative ways to provide value…
Read MoreThe Pandemics We Don’t See By Atul Tandon
The Truth and A Response to a Pandemic Here in the United States, we know the severity of the health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. We know the economic implications for ourselves, our friends, and our neighbors. We know people who have lost jobs; people who feel isolated; people whose mental health is at…
Read MoreWhat Appeals and Invitations Reveal By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
What does the message in your appeals and invitations communicate? Almost daily in December my mailbox received a stack of direct mail appeals inviting us to participate with various ministries in their work through giving. One evening my wife neatly left a stack of them for me on the counter. The assortment included organizations we…
Read MoreAn Invitation to Greater Things By Paul Swamidass
Jesus invites you to witness greater things. When Jesus called Nathanael, he promised him that he would see even greater things. It remains an invitation and promise he extends to each of us. Let’s go to the other side. One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of…
Read MoreThe Search for Authenticity in Media By Jedd Medefind
Can You Find Authenticity in a Media Saturated World? In a world dominated by media marketing messages, people are desperate for even a small taste of authenticity. But for all the products, personas, and personal profiles created to appear authentic, we rarely see it. When Christians share of themselves in ways that reflect the vulnerability,…
Read MoreBiblical Truths to Guide Your Ministry By Dr. Zenet Maramara
There are two core biblical truths that must guide your ministry! That God owns everything and that we are only stewards of all resources is a biblical truth which Christians believe, but not as popularly practiced. I teach my fundraising-students that these two basic principles of divine ownership and human stewardship should guide their ministry.…
Read MoreLast-Minute Tips to Prepare for Year End By Ray Gary
Time to Prepare for a Strong Finish to 2020! With the end of the year approaching, your nonprofit has developed a plan and kicked off your year-end campaign. But this year’s campaign undoubtedly looks different than any you’ve ever launched before. With all of the adjustments and accommodations you’ve had to make for COVID-19,…
Read MoreIt’s Still Possible to Clap Your Hands By Karen Moore
It’s Still Possible to Clap Your Hands in Joy! Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. ~ Psalm 47:1, NIV Chances are you seldom take a bow, even though you often deserve a round of applause. You do amazing work that others might applaud, but you tell yourself it…
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