Just the other day, I had a conversation with an executive director that thrilled me. The ED, I will call her Paula, leads a local agency just a few miles from my home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Paula is new … read more
Editors Note: DB&A is pleased to feature this article from partner and nonprofit thought leader Mike Hablewitz of Wegner CPAs “We need an audit.” I hear these four little words quite often when I receive phone calls from various churches and … read more
One of the most common objections I hear from fundraising volunteers is “I don’t feel like I know enough to…” A) Call the donor, B) meet with the donor, C) ask the donor, or D) all of the above. Steering … read more
This week DBA president, Derric Bakker, will be joined by Executive Pastor David Whitson to share 5 things that every pastor should know before embarking on a capital campaign. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from someone that’s been in your shoes! Here’s … read more
Sometimes it can be difficult for a church to reach consensus on a campaign. Sometimes it is unclear whether the congregation fully supports the project. Sometimes the leadership simply wants more objective data to help make an informed decision. Even … read more
When was the last time your church conducted a capital campaign? “The times they are a’changing!” was a well-known anthem of the sixties that could just as easily have been written today. If you are considering a capital campaign now, … read more
Is there a capital campaign in your church’s future? Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money for facilities–whether to expand, renovate, or repair. On one hand the opportunity to shape the future of your church can … read more
Churches today are busier than ever. When it comes to figuring out the timing of your church’s next capital campaign, a church calendar jam-packed with year-round activities is only one of the challenges you will encounter. The question of “timing” … read more
There are many decisions to be made when planning a capital campaign at your church. A few are so critical that they can make or break the success of your campaign before you even get started. For most people, success or … read more
Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money for facilities–whether to expand, renovate, or repair. Church campaigns are complex, and it is important you get it right the first time. In our previous post(s) we talked about … read more
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