When donating, a person should never expect anything in return; however, many nonprofits are missing out on future donations by failing to give any feedback to donors. A simple thank you (email, newsletter, personalized note, postcard) goes a long way with donors. Traditional giving (eg. offline via a check) has long been the standard and… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Church Assimilation & Spiritual Transformation
Definition of Assimilation – “to make similar” – according to Merriam Webster. However this definition does not describe what church assimilation is or how it might be accomplished. A common trend in church software is the ability to include an assimilation process and is one of the most talked about topics among church leaders at… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Video: What if Starbucks Marketed Like a Church?
I enjoy working with churches and I also really love coffee. When I ran across this video tying the two together I had to share with you! The video is pretty funny, but it also gives a new angle as to how visitors can perceive churches. The awesome people over at Artistry Labs made What… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Effective Small Church Groups – Are you clicking?
More and more churches are connecting with their members through small groups. This method has become the core of the church activities that keeps the members engaged and involved. What defines effective small groups is the level of engagement and the relationship you build with your ministry. Knowing your members and effectively communicating with them… ⪼ Continue Reading…
7 Ways IconCMO Can Save You Money
Here are just a few ways your church can use IconCMO, a web-based church management solution, to reduce some expenses and save a few trees along the way. This list is certainly not exhaustive, so please feel free to comment and share your own money-saving solutions! Save electronic copies of reports and records instead of… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Use Pinterest to Promote Your Church
What is it? Pinterest is a place where you can share collections of ideas and things that you find useful or even just enjoyable. The word is a combination of “pin” and “interest” which is pretty much self-explanatory; it is essentially a virtual bulletin board where you can put pictures, videos, craft ideas, recipes, etc.… ⪼ Continue Reading…