Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
End-Of-Year/Start-Of-Year Cash-Appeal Letters
Many mission-workers wait until December 15 to send a hurried appeal letter that is more need-driven than vision-driven. Take time now to draft your letter.
No-Cem-Uary Begins November 15!
The 8 weeks between November 15 and January 15 (No-Cem-Uary!) offer a wonderful opportunity to increase your support.
The Cost Of A Hardcopy Newsletter—Is It Worth It?
We all feel it. Prices are up. Why mail a paper newsletter (i.e. $$$) when email is free?
How Much Thanking is Enough?
As a “donor,” what has been your experience in receiving thank-you’s?
80% Is Not Full Funding
My friend hit the 80% glass ceiling! At 80% you can pay your bills—you can “get-by!” But 80% is not the same as full funding.
Nibbled to Death by Ducks!
If you are emotionally drained, fundraising is overwhelming! Phoning a potential donor feels like climbing Mt Everest all alone. Your heart is right, but you are out of gas. The ducks are winning!
What a Giving Partner Said About My Letters! Uh-oh!
Last week a giving-partner, “Gary,” wrote to say he “reads our newsletters all the way through.” I was glad to hear this. And a bit surprised!
Seven Words To Find New Ministry Partners
What seven words will bring you new ministry partners?
Fundraising In A Turbulent Economy—A One-word Guideline!
In the midst of bailouts, layoffs, credit squeezes, and slowdowns what is your fundraising strategy?