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New Year. New Plan.
Red Kettle season is over, and the new year is upon us. So now what? Another New Year’s resolution? Another gym membership, special diet, or a promise to save the whales? In my childhood days, one year I made a … read more
3 Excellent Indicators Your Corps or Area Command Is Ready for a Capital Campaign
As a Salvation Army officer who manages the daily business of the Corps or Area Command, planning for future growth and sustainability can seem daunting. Before you realize it, new facilities and programs are needed, along with the urgency to … read more
The Sweet Combination of Donuts and “Doing the Most Good”
Today one of the nation’s largest nonprofits will commemorate 81 years of confectionery celebrations for National Donut Day. While most people associate The Salvation Army with its traditional Christmastime red kettle bells, National Donut Day — always the first Friday in June … read more
Don’t Rush Your Corps’ Capital Campaign Process
Just the other day, I consulted an organization about their quest to launch a capital campaign to serve their ever-increasing need in the community. Many of the organization’s leaders and board members expressed excitement at the possibility of approaching a … read more