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Attract Donors: Craft a Compelling and Engaging Appeal
Oct 1, 2025 12:17:52 PMAs a fundraiser, one of the best ways to raise money for your ministry is to write and send an appeal. It is also one of...
Nine Signs You Need Help With Ministry Funding
Mar 10, 2025 8:35:01 AMIf your giving in the last quarter was a bit lackluster, you might be thinking about simply asking your church to give m...
Meet Mark Duncan: Horizons’ Major and Mega-Gift Expert in Residence
Mar 26, 2024 12:05:10 PMEarlier this year, we welcomed Tim Stevens to our Expert in Residence Program. Today, we’re thrilled to add our newest a...
The Power of Gratitude: Building Lasting Connections with Donors
Nov 9, 2023 4:10:04 PMIn many organizations, those whose role it is to raise funds often believe their donors need to be cajoled or coerced in...
The Importance of Goal Setting in Achieving Your Mission and Vision
Sep 5, 2023 11:21:14 AMAs a leader in ministry, you are called to make a lasting impact in your mission field and to do so while effectively an...
How to Make Your Givers Feel Appreciated
Nov 14, 2022 1:59:10 PMWhen someone gives to your church or faith-based nonprofit, they do it with excitement and anticipation. Imagine what it...
Are You Speaking the Love Language of Your Givers?
Feb 18, 2022 8:06:00 AMIn the early 1990s, Dr. Gary Chapman published The 5 Love Languages. The Secret to Love That Lasts. To date, over 20 mil...
5 Simple Ways to Reorient Thinking about Generosity
Jan 25, 2022 1:41:00 PMThe idea of generosity is simple and appealing to most people, but living into it can be complicated. Unfortunately, pas...
The Biggest Problem with Ministry Funding
Sep 7, 2021 3:03:00 PMChurch funding used to be something that was fairly dependable and predictable. Over the last 10 years, most churches be...
Why First-Time Donors Don’t Repeat and What To Do About It
Nov 2, 2017 10:57:07 AMHow often does your church receive contributions from first-time donors? First-time donor giving goes up in the fourth q...