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Nine Signs You Need Help With Ministry Funding
Nine Signs You Need Help With Ministry Funding
Mar 10, 2025 8:35:01 AM

If your first quarter giving was a bit lackluster, you might be thinking about simply asking your congregation to give m...

Meet Mark Duncan: Horizons’ Major and Mega-Gift Expert in Residence
Meet Mark Duncan: Horizons’ Major and Mega-Gift Expert in Residence
Mar 26, 2024 12:05:10 PM

Earlier 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
The Power of Gratitude: Building Lasting Connections with Donors
Nov 9, 2023 4:10:04 PM

In 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
The Importance of Goal Setting in Achieving Your Mission and Vision
Sep 5, 2023 11:21:14 AM

As 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 Donors Feel Appreciated
How to Make Your Donors Feel Appreciated
Nov 14, 2022 1:59:10 PM

When 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 Donors?
Are You Speaking the Love Language of Your Donors?
Feb 18, 2022 8:06:00 AM

In the early 1990s, Dr. Gary Chapman published The 5 Love Languages. The Secret to Love That Lasts. To date, over 20 mil...

The Biggest Problem with Ministry Funding (and How You Can Fix It)
The Biggest Problem with Ministry Funding (and How You Can Fix It)
Sep 7, 2021 3:03:00 PM

Church 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
Why First-Time Donors Don’t Repeat and What To Do About It
Nov 2, 2017 10:57:07 AM

How often does your church receive contributions from first-time donors? First-time donor giving goes up in the fourth q...