Archive of June 2009
posted on {Tuesday, June 9th, 2009} at {12:41 pm}
In 2007, total giving to nonprofit organizations was estimated at $306 billion. $229 billion (74%) of this money was given by individuals. An additional $23 billion (7.6%) was received through bequests- a legacy to long-standing individual donors. Less than $54 billion (18%) of the gifts received by non-profit organizations in 2007 were given by corporations or foundations. (Giving USA Foundation, 2008)
posted on {Tuesday, June 9th, 2009} at {11:54 am}
FIVE SPECIFIC THINGS CHURCH LEADERS CAN DO NOW TO INCREASE GIVING By Lovett H. Weems, Jr. 1. Immediately make sure your personal giving is what it should be. 2. Immediately say “thank you” and find ways to do so regularly all year. 3. Tell people regularly what was accomplished through their giving. 4. Immediately do [...]
posted on {Monday, June 8th, 2009} at {11:07 am}
Mike Milton, president of Reformed Theological Seminary, writes… I detest seeing the Church act like a carnival side show, enticing people into the booth with promises of special blessings, if you will “just give.” … giving in the Bible is not just an annual appeal; giving in the Bible is an act of worship.
posted on {Friday, June 5th, 2009} at {10:56 pm}
…the fundraising professional is often frustrated with unreasonable expectations, lack of dedicated resources, lack of support, little cooperation, in addition to any number of other frustrations. Fortunately, as with the first candidate, the job-market is hot and this person is indefinitely employable.
