If you have not heard, the Unitarian Universalist Association will be launching the Wake Now Our Vision Legacy Challenge program this year. This will be a great opportunity for you to engage your congregants and gain new planned gift intentions. Planned and legacy gifts can build your endowment and help fuel your congregation far into […]
“Alternative Facts” about Planned Giving, Webinar Scheduled Read More »
Multi-phase church building projects, and campaigns to fund them, require excellent planning in order to succeed. If you are thinking of embarking on a building project, here are some things to consider: How big a project can we take on? Before hiring an architect to sketch out your dream building, have a general idea of
Phasing A Building Project – Campaign Size Does Matter Read More »
I’m delighted to report that Unitarian Universalism is alive and well – in fact, by some measures, we are thriving. Over the past year, we stewardship consultants have seen an uptick in capital campaigns, including some large and ambitious ones. Stewardship for Us assisted 14 congregations with financial feasibility studies or capital campaigns (or both)
Unitarian Universalism and Stewardship for 2017 and Beyond Read More »
A recent large survey tells us what is working, what is changing, and what is passing from the stewardship scene. There are definite patterns to capitalize upon. by Bill Clontz, Stewardship Consultant While looking through the site Church Tech Today, I recently came across the latest iteration of a periodic survey of churches and church
How Goes Stewardship in the USA? Read More »
Part of stewardship is the use of human resources. How many times have I worked with congregations that have an annual financial support drive every year, that includes contacting everyone, asking everyone to give, has a big celebration at the wrap up, and thank you messages to each giver? Yes that would be all. How
Volunteer Recognition: Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em Read More »
I am happy to announce that I have earned certification as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) from The American College of Financial Services. What is a CAP®? The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® is professional designation from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College of Financial Services, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The CAP®
Mark Ewert Earns his CAP® Read More »
An Idea for a Pass It Forward Sunday It seems simplistic, but remembering to say “thank you” can turn your day, your month, or even your year around. There’s only so much you can control in this world, but expressing gratitude has been proven to make a positive difference. The science is conclusive and undeniable. I
Post-Thanksgiving Thoughts About The Science of Gratitude Read More »
The End of the Calendar Year Provides Two Excellent Opportunities to Do Good, and to Help Ourselves as Well by Bill Clontz, Stewardship Consultant As we approach the holiday season, this is an excellent time for all of us to take some extra opportunities for generosity in supporting our congregation and the UUA. Two vehicles for
I Have Good News and…. I Have Good News Read More »
Financial stewardship in congregations and other closely involved organizations is quite different from nonprofit fundraising. We are not trying to reach people “out there” to contribute to helping a disadvantaged population or environment “over there.” We are working together to support an organization that belongs to us, and where we benefit from the mission. It
Why Should I Give You Money? Making the Case Read More »
Two Stories Remind Us That We’re All in This Together I recently had the pleasure of working with several congregations in a weekend cluster event we called a Stewardship Saturday. During one session, a participant shared a wonderful story of how she brought home to her congregation that we make our commitments not just
Envelopes, Elevators, and Empathy Read More »
