Overcoming Fundraising Challenges

Money is always a delicate subject, especially in the church?no one wants to feel like they are seen as a human ATM, but it is a pastor's responsibility to help people understand how their money and material blessings relate to their faith and role in the church. Special fundraising projects, in particular, take on an added dimension of complexity as requests go above and beyond tithes. This 25-page resource will help you avoid and respond to the biggest challenges in raising funds for your church or ministry, and will also give you fresh insights and creative ideas to spur people to generosity. Table of Contents: Money & Maturity How we handle money says a lot about how we relate to others, and to God. Marshall Shelley Later is Lethal Start developing givers today. interview with Jeff Manion Why Give to the Local Church? More than ever, we have to make the case for why it's important. Amie Streater Fundraising in Tight Times Keys to securing large contributions in tight situations. Eric Reed You Have to Ask Six fund-raising principles for pastors. Jack Connell Facing the Year-End Shortfall Five steps to help make up the difference. Brian Kluth Finding Donations from Additional Sources Making your needs known enlarges your donor base. Gary A. De Bois Adopting a Hybrid Ministry Model Dwindling resources may necessitate new structures. John Dickerson Raising Money from Millennials (free sample) They will give generously if you approach them in the right way. Kevin A. Miller