I recently re-read an article that I wrote back in June of 2008. As 2010 approaches, the concept still applies and (I believe) presents a challenge for all non-profits.
In connection with writing this article, I interviewed Doug Pillsbury, a consultant who has worked for many years in the ministry and nonprofit sector (and who happens to be my brother-in-law!). Here are some highlights…
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In my blog posting a week ago, I said I wanted to transform Christmas. The more I thought about it, the more I liked the envisioned outcome. Why stop at Christmas? Let’s see how we can transform the entire year! But let’s do it from a Transformational Giving perspective – and let’s apply it to the ministry God has called you to.As we now look to the New Year and the goals and plans we have for 2010, think with me about what your champion development program might look like...
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Last week, my challenge was for you (actually all of us) to give a gift that makes the greatest impact and benefits the receiver during Christmas.
Well, Christmas Day has come and gone….did you get something special? Were your gifts thought through and were they what you needed? Were these gifts things that will be to your betterment or will they be a distraction for you?
As we begin the New Year, allow me to share with you a little more why we need to think about this in our giving.
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A few weeks ago I attended a fantastic fundraising event for a missions group that creates community outreach centers to poor Chinese immigrants. The event featured the most remarkable dramatic presentation, where through a multimedia presentation of video, music, drama and dance, the nonprofit illustrated the plight of these immigrants, and demonstrated the simple, effective steps we can take to make a profound difference in their lives.
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I recently had a ministry ask me (I’m paraphrasing here)…
“People are becoming more committed to Causes these days and not so much organizations or programs. Therefore, if Cause is so important I need a way to help my churches come up with identifying their Cause. With that being said, can you help me (so I can help my churches) with how to create a Cause Statement?”
Here is my basic response that might be helpful to you…
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