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Philanthropy and Westfall Gold

Maximizing Philanthropic Impact By Westfall Gold

Philanthropic Impact for Nonprofit Christian Leaders Philanthropy plays a crucial role in advancing that mission. As leaders within the nonprofit Christian sector, we are deeply committed to stewarding our ministries and lives with excellence, honoring God. The 2024 Major Donor Generosity Report, compiled by Westfall Gold, offers valuable insights into significant donor engagement and the…

being human

Learn to Be Human By Ryan Stillwater

The Stories that Reveal the Human Need A few years ago, I was the new development director in a new town for a regional nonprofit organization, attempting to wrap my mind around a new area of human services: domestic violence. We were preparing for our annual banquet, where I would present an overview of our…

Unlock Financial Resources

Modeling Generosity Unlocks Financial Resources By Chris McDaniel

Rethink Your Approach to Financial Resources A common challenge for Christian leaders is to secure financial resources for ministry. I certainly experienced this when I was tasked with raising them. Frequently, ministries are looking for a magic button to push to increase giving by asking why the board does not provide more; how about more…

Generosity versus Materialism

The Superiority of Generosity by Dr. Zenet Maramara

Seven Reasons Why Generosity Wins Over Materialism Scripture provides God’s perspective on generosity and greed. “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” ~ Luke 12:15 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to…

Generously living

Living Generously By Ed McDowell

The Heart of Living Generously Living generously as Christ’s follower comes from believing that God always has more to give to meet a need.   God is inviting us to let His abundance flow through our lives to meet the needs of others while making sure we have what we need along the way.   Our response…

A biblical perspective on your church building project!

Your Church Building Project by Dr. Gary G. Hoag

Biblical Advice for Your Church Building Project Want biblical advice for your next church building project that works around the world? Read this post or share it with anyone you know looking to launch a church building project. I aim to show how common practices that may work don’t align with our Christian faith and…

A fundraising board

The Fundraising Board By Ron Haas

Seven Board Fundraising Responsibilities Many board members are not aware of the full extent of their fundraising responsibilities. Approving the budget is a fiscal decision and a fundraising decision! Ultimately, the board is accountable for achieving the funding goals. A Job Description What would you include if you could write the perfect fundraising job description…

Thank-you notes

How to Write Thank-You Notes to Donors By Lisa Smith

Heartfelt Thank-You Notes Return a Blessing As you steward the resources entrusted to your organization, one of the most important skills you can cultivate is writing thank-you notes to donors. Your Christian nonprofit team has the privilege and responsibility to be thankful. Scripture is clear that we are to be grateful to God. Likewise, numerous…

Tha Path to Sustainability

Sustainability According to the Scriptures by Dr. Gary G. Hoag

Mindset for the Sustainability of Churches and Ministries What mindset should stewards have regarding the sustainability of operations? Churches and ministries need funding to address local needs, aid those in crisis, teach students, and deploy missionaries. The world says, “Resources are scarce. Supply is limited to man’s capacity. So, as a result, you must hoard…

AI and Fundreaising

Wisdom for AI Fundraising By Mark Mangin & Jim Lungu

AI Fundraising: Benefits, Challenges, and Considerations There are many benefits of AI fundraising. But diving in requires careful planning, ethical considerations, ongoing evaluation—and above all, a focus on maintaining meaningful and authentic donor relationships. THE BENEFITS ENHANCED EFFICIENCY AI can help you simplify the workload by automating various tasks—like donor research, personalized donor communication, data…

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