As humans, we cling to what is tangible when defining our success. In the world of advancement, it’s tempting to measure success by funds raised and the number of zeros before the decimal point. But, to get to the top, we look at the bottom line. Development is the work of raising money. We must […]
The Process of Bearing Fruit
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 […]
Prepare for the Donor Development Bootcamp
I’m very close to finishing my preparations for next week’s Donor Development Bootcamp. I’m looking forward to seeing you face to face during our time together! BUT…I’m needing your input at this point. Before I finalize all the remaining pieces, I want to make sure we’ve done our best to prepare and cover each component […]
Why You Don’t Have Enough Giving
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Are you in that spot right now? How many meetings are scheduled for your upcoming week? I’m talking face to face meetings. Are you finding it harder and harder to fill time slots intended for in person touches? The end of year crunch will be here before you know it, […]
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Masterclass Follow-Up October 2015
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2 Lies About Fundraising That Waste Your Time
This is the video that fundraising “experts” don’t want you to see. I’ve heard these two lies about raising money for ministry my entire life, and so have you. They hold us back, waste our time and energy, and keep our focus in exactly the wrong place.