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Are you tired of vision casting?

Tired of Vision Casting? By Jeff Anderson

Are you tired of casting vision to raise money for your ministry? By Jeff Anderson ~ Vision casting, you know what I’m talking about. It happens whenever you show (and tell) how a dollar can advance a mission, build a building, fund a budget. And the pressure never seems to never end, does it? You…

Playing offense.

Playing On Offense By Dr. Jeffrey W. Steed

If you are playing on offense, then foundations and endowments are game changers. By Dr. Jeffrey W. Steed ~ I had every intention of being the most valuable player on my fourth grade basketball team. The problem was that I knew very little about basketball strategy, and I was short! In the beginning of that…

Putting Resources to Work By Kent R. Wilson

Stewardship is Putting Resources to Work By Kent R. Wilson, PhD ~ When the owner of a large estate decided to go on a long trip, he called his stewards together. He gave them large sums of money with instructions on how he wanted them to manage the money in his absence. The unique Greek…

Investing in The Leadership By Tami Heim

Investing in the leadership of a nonprofit is the most significant way to ensure the success of the organization. By Tami Heim ~ On this annual Giving Tuesday, nonprofits from across the country and around the world are seeking support to fuel their work. There are many worthy causes represented with each heartfelt ask. In…

The Winning Combination By Dan Busby

The winning combination for fulfilling kingdom purposes is integrity and skillful hands. By Dan Busby ~ While far from perfect, King David is one of the first ones we think of when the discussion turns to integrity. Asaph, the royal court composer, said David shepherded them with “the integrity of his heart and guided them…

Empowered Momentum By Tami Heim

Holy Spirit Empowered Momentum By Tami Heim~ In the book of Acts, we see God at work in powerful ways. We feel the incredible momentum of the gospel of Jesus Christ advancing through the work of the Apostles. Despite adversity, the Holy Spirit empowered the momentum of the early church and Christ’s great work in…

Give No More By Wes Willmer

How do you know when it is time to give no more? By Wes Willmer ~ Imagine with me, one day you come home and start leafing through your mail – sorting the personal letters from the bills and the appeals- when your eye catches an envelope teaser that says, “Give No More.”  Intrigued, you…

Four types of givers

Types of Givers By Brad Leeper and Mark Dillion

There are four types of givers and different ways to engage each of them. By Brad Leeper and Mark Dillion ~ Think of your three closest friends. Now think about going out to eat, picking a place to take a vacation, or even just choosing a movie to watch on a Friday night… all as…

Protect Your Mind and Ministry By Dr. Gary G. Hoag

Protect Your Mind and Ministry from the Love of Money By Dr. Gary G. Hoag ~ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 “The love of money” must not surface…

Giving Trends

Giving Trends: An Interview with David Wills

Giving Trends: an Interview with David Wills, President of National Christian Foundation When it comes to giving, there are always two sides to the equation: how organizations are engaging givers, and how people are actually giving. As president of National Christian Foundation (NCF), David Wills has the advantage of seeing both from the ground level.…

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