Are You the Master of Your Work … or Is Your Work Mastering You?
By
Derric Bakker
Do you love your work? The Bible tells us: “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Many Christians think that glorifying God ...
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4 Ways The Salvation Army Can Increase Community Awareness Before a Capital Campaign
By
Greg Johnson
There is no question the mission of The Salvation Army, “to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination,” ...
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Why Christian Donors Are Not More Generous with God’s Money
By
Clark Dickerson
I met a couple whose children attended a Christian school that was in the middle of a multi-million dollar capital campaign to raise funds for a new ...
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How You Need to Engage a Builder Vs. Buyer Donor
By
Shawn Saunders
It was 2008 and I was entering into my first Q4 fundraising season. I had been tasked to help raise $9 million for a capital campaign while also ensuring ...
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How to Bring Donors Closer to Being Exceedingly Generous
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
Recently, an elderly gentleman came on the radar as a donor to one of my Christian school clients. Unsolicited, the man expressed an interest in ...
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7 Easy Ways to Say Thank You to Your Donors
By
Jane Jeffries
I try to write an article once a year for the local arts magazine. Sometimes, they pay for the article, but my real motivation is to score an invite to ...
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3 Excellent Indicators Your Corps or Area Command Is Ready for a Capital Campaign
By
Greg Johnson
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. ...
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5 Reasons Donors Don’t Want to Meet with You
By
Linda Cunning
[Originally posted on advocace.com on 6/24/2019 and repurposed for dickerson-bakker.com.]
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How can I keep my major gift fundraising high in the summer?
By
Shawn Saunders
I often hear from development staff that major donors don’t want to be contacted in the summer. It’s vacation season, it’s too hot, they’re out of town ...
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Considering a capital campaign? Don’t wait. There’s never been a better time than now.
By
Derric Bakker
The story of Joseph is among the most well-known of all in the Bible. A turning point for Joseph’s life in Egypt happens when he is called upon to ...
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