Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
The Important Role of Money in Your Spiritual Growth
In the first century, the Gnostics sect declared that since God is holy, matter is evil. Only the spiritual is important. Accordingly, some early Church Fathers lived as desert hermits in an attempt to draw closer to God.
May Gospel-workers Ask?
In my early ministry I struggled with “asking for money.” My conscience plagued me: If I truly trusted God, I would not need to lower myself to ask. Plus, I did not relish the idea of people saying “NO!”
Overwhelmed in Fundraising?
A young gospel-worker said tearfully, “God called me to ministry—not to fundraising!” His first weeks of fundraising had gone well with many people saying yes—some before they were asked. But then it slowed down.
Scarcity Mentality or Abundance Mentality?
A ministry leader was exasperated with fundraising and said humbly (but sadly), “I guess we will have to do more with less.” A friend, Lauren Libby, President of Transworld Radio, heard the comment and said, “How about doing more with more?”
Invest 180 Minutes for a New Year of Funding!
When January 1 rolls around, I sometimes find myself demotivated in funding. I moan, “My budget has increased. How will I ever find enough money for the next 12 months?” I call it the January Funding Blues.
Two Things Your Giving Partners Want to Know
Sadly, many missionary newsletters today are filled with descriptions of activities, conferences attended or projects worked on—okay, but can you also answer the two questions?
Jesus’ View of Women (and donors)
In the male-dominated Jewish culture, what caused these women to show up at a post-resurrection prayer meeting with Jesus’ male disciples? Who were they? We find them a few days earlier at Jesus’ crucifixion.
Your End-of-Year Appeal Letter… Plus _______?
If you are mailing an End-of-Year or Start-of-Year appeal letter, good for you. The turning of the calendar stimulates readers to re-figure their giving plans. Put yourself “top of their mind.”
Asking Donors to Increase Support
Most giving partners do not automatically increase their support every couple years. Asking giving partners to upgrade is just as time-consuming as going after new donors.