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From Strategy to Success: Ministry Goal Planning and Progress
Apr 25, 2024 1:55:08 PMOne of the top reasons nonprofits fail is because they do not have defined goals. Organizations may have a mission and v...
Harness the Power of Data: Making Informed Decisions for Nonprofit Leaders
Apr 11, 2024 9:50:17 AMHave you ever heard a leader say, "I trust my gut” when they had to make a decision? Leaders who primarily trust their i...
Setting Clear Goals and Objectives: Key Steps for Nonprofit Success
Jan 4, 2024 11:43:53 AMAfter completing a project or fundraising campaign, have you ever asked: “Was it successful?” If you haven't, don’t worr...
Navigating the Employee Retention Credit: What Churches & Nonprofits Need to Know
Dec 4, 2023 12:55:40 PMThe Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a special organization benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, there hav...
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...
Ignite the Spirit of Generosity and Maximize Year-End Giving
Nov 7, 2023 2:44:37 PMMost ministries raise their largest amount of dollars during the year-end fundraising season. It is the one time of year...
Unlock Generosity on GivingTuesday: A Practical Ministry Guide
Nov 3, 2023 9:22:59 AMGivingTuesday has become a global movement of generosity and philanthropy. In the United States in 2022, thirty-five mil...
LeadingSmart and Horizons Stewardship Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Church and Faith-Based Nonprofits
Oct 2, 2023 5:16:00 PMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Dallas, October 2, 2023] - LeadingSmart, an organization focused on leadership development, and H...
10 Effective Strategies to Boost Donor Engagement and Impact
Sep 6, 2023 12:49:25 PMHigh donor engagement is an indication of a healthy organization. Donor engagement is a measure of how active and involv...
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...