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Engaging Endowments

by Zach Clark

“Endowment” is a harsh word for many, but it need not be.  I suggest, instead, we think of it as an allowance.  When our boys were younger, they completed certain chores around the house as part of our family. In return, they received a small allowance. Knowing they would most likely complete their assigned tasks […]

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Going Virtual in a Viral World

by Zach Clark

We are living day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, or so it seems, when it comes to event planning in our current pandemic circumstances.  It’s springtime and for many leaders this season is synonymous with the big event. The large gathering. The fundraising mothership.  But, we can’t. So what can we do?  […]

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Redefining Success | Navigating COVID-19

by Zach Clark

Many of you have reached out with the same basic, but ever so complicated, question: What do we do now? Although many things remain to be sorted out, we have three important steps for you and your organizations to take today for a stronger tomorrow.  Update Timelines At this point we have no way of […]

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The Process of Bearing Fruit

by Zach Clark

These are challenging times.  It’s important, and I believe helpful, to call to mind those who came before us and have stood where we stand.  While we’ve no proof that any of the disciples were ordered to shelter in place due to a virus, we DO have proof that they faced many trials of all […]

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4 Simple Questions for Complicated Seasons

by Zach Clark

Too much to do, too little time. Sound familiar?  For most leaders, end of year can be a stressful time. With mere days left in the giving year and calendars filling up with holiday celebrations and obligations, December can be a tricky month to navigate.  It doesn’t have to be. At all times, but especially […]

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The Giving Board

by Zach Clark

Create. Motivate. Activate.  The relationship between a leader and those who serve alongside the leader can be quite impactful, but sometimes difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to money.  Let’s face it – confronting those who choose to serve, who give of their time …to also give of their finances… is not always easy.  […]

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Development is Threefold…Not Billfold

by Zach Clark

What We Can Learn From Jesus + Einstein “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”  This quote from Albert Einstein resonated with me earlier this week, and has encouraged the advice I share with you today.  Whether through parables or five alphanumeric symbols, e = mc2, great men know it […]

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3 Ways to Show Vision Through Hospitality

by Zach Clark

Calling all Marthas! Jesus gave credit where credit was due for Mary’s focus on the importance of time spent with our Savior.  I’ve considered, however, from time to time, the number of people who give the Marthas of the world a bad name. There’s something to be said for the gift of hospitality.  We all […]

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Leading Through Storytelling

by Zach Clark

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about Him, so that He got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And He told them many things in parables… Matthew 13:1-3 In countless ways, Jesus was and continues […]

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How to Grow Long-Term Donors

by Zach Clark

Knowing the difference between when and how to emphasize gifts and commitments with potential donors is vital to the process of creating a sustained community of generous giving. To determine the development strategy you’re going to use, you must first understand the stages of a donor. Donor-focused perspective is key! The current outlook on fundraising […]

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How To Hold On To Your Donors

by Zach Clark

Ministries and non-profit organizations bleed out former donors time and time again. However, givers live to give again. Therefore, retaining our givers should be paramount. The question we must ask ourselves is, “How do we retain our givers?” Learn key principles to assist you in retaining your donors.  

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