The service didn’t fall off once we ‘signed on the dotted line’ – their team stayed with us each step to be sure our roll out was a success, helped us trouble shoot with our less-tech-savvy-members and they continue to check on us to be sure we are pleased.
~ Laurie, Director of Finance, Chicago, Il
You’ve no doubt noticed that people today are relying on their phones for, well, just about everything. There are both plusses and minuses to this trend. But for church administration, one of the benefits is that engaging with members through texting
Building and maintaining relationships with church members is fundamental to your mission. While you no doubt also have goals and vision beyond your church walls, the people who make up your church community largely are your mission. Their participat
Donations are the lifeblood of nonprofits. Without consistent funding, you can’t carry out your mission. But as you also know, fundraisers take time and resources, and not every campaign will be a smashing success. That’s why it’s important to think
Text-to-Give and Text Notifications are all the rage these days for churches. The nerdy term you might see for texting is SMS (short message service). More and more churches are making the switch to mobile phone solutions to effectively engage with t
It’s no secret—if you truly want to improve donation numbers for your nonprofit, offering text giving to your supporters is a must. Email links, online portals, and cash/check avenues are also essential giving options, but the bottom line is that mor
Church functions are both a blessing and a challenge. From Christmas gatherings to summer hangouts, effective planning and execution takes time and effort. Just coming up with ideas can be an enormous task, and it’s essential to start with a good str
Running a church is hard. Running a church without enough money? All but impossible. There’s no way around the fact that the Bible instructs Christians to give, but all too often people forget to give unto God what is God’s. So, what can you do to...
People sometimes forget that there is a need for all of us to give to one another. We tend to be more concerned about receiving within our own households or families than giving to those less fortunate than we are. So, how can we change the culture...
Millennials (born from 1981-1996) and Generation Z (born from 1997-2015) have grown up in a very different world than older generations. What your younger members may want in a faith-based community experience might be different than that of your older members. According to Pew Research, 18-29...
Your nonprofit needs donations to help carry out its mission. Yet depending on your operations, you probably also need support from volunteers. Sometimes supporters are torn about when to give money and when to give time. Communicating with them about your needs and giving priorities can...
Every responsible, well-run organization needs to plan and follow a budget. This includes churches and other charitable organizations and nonprofits. Budgets are essential to churches for a few reasons. First and foremost, financial health is foundational to carrying out your ministry. If you can’t continue to...
When the weather turns nice, an outdoor fundraiser makes for an enjoyable gathering for your members, neighbors, and community. Here are 18 ideas for fun events best held outside. 1. Set Up an Easter Egg Hunt Kids love running through the grass or around the church lobby...
When it comes to raising funds for your nonprofit, there are endless avenues you can choose. There are fundraisers, email campaigns, text-to-give solutions, and more, all of which can all help you raise both awareness and money. Today we’re going to talk about an underutilized tactic...
Your nonprofit is obviously doing great things in the world. But getting people to pay attention to your messages about the causes you support and the work you’re doing can be a challenge. After all, there’s a lot of noise out there, and everyone wants attention. Yet...
Overseeing a church is no easy task. Unfortunately, many small churches have overworked staff simply because they can’t afford to hire needed professionals. This is especially true when it comes to financial management. Many pastors and church leaders wrestle with church finances because frankly, it’s...
The 2020's have been a turning point for giving online across the board. Nonprofits are streamlining their donation process and getting it online. Nonprofits that invested in mobile-giving and text-to-donate platforms have been seeing the benefits of these solutions for a while now. If your nonprofit...
