Loss of a Leader
Capital Campaign Hurdles – Part 1 It was a fundraiser’s worst nightmare. My friend has shared the story with me several times, always finding a… Read More »Loss of a Leader
Tithing and Offering Messaging Ideas
Our tithers and givers have a spiritual commitment and faith-based calling to our church that undergirds their passion and generosity. So understanding the God-filled community,… Read More »Tithing and Offering Messaging Ideas
Give Like Jesus
VLOG Enabling the Changing Catholic Church Part 3 Jesus gave with great trust, knowing he was loved. “This is why the Father loves me, because… Read More »Give Like Jesus
Monthly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Blog 3 of 4 When was the last time you heard a story about someone in need or a worthy cause that moved you to… Read More »Monthly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Acknowledgments: Earn the Right to Ask
Preparing for a Capital Campaign Part 4 of 4 I’ve trained lots of people in the art and science of fundraising, both formally and informally. Many… Read More »Acknowledgments: Earn the Right to Ask
Give Like Jesus
VLOG Enabling the Changing Catholic Church Part 2 Jesus gave sacrificially, the Lamb of God who gave his life for us. “While they were eating,… Read More »Give Like Jesus
Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels
ACS Technologies partnered with the Center for Church Management at Villanova’s School of Business and found some interesting trends in giving levels pre-, during and… Read More »Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels
Give Like Jesus
VLOG Enabling the Changing Catholic Church Part 1 Jesus knew that he himself was given by his Father. “For God so loved the world that… Read More »Give Like Jesus
Inflation’s Impact on Collections
New Villanova and ACS Technologies study finds giving levels rebounding but inflation taking a big bite. A new study released by Villanova’s Center for Church… Read More »Inflation’s Impact on Collections
Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
About a year ago, I was talking with a respected colleague at a conference. We were at a stewardship conference, remarking that we were not… Read More »Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels Using an anonymous, random sampling of giving data captured via ACS… Read More »Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Weekly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Blog 2 of 4 If there were something you could do each week that would increase your member giving and engagement, you’d jump at it,… Read More »Weekly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship