{"product_id":"9781938077838","title":"Fundraising for Churches: 12 Keys to Success Every Church Leader Should Know","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFundraising for Churches: 12 Keys to Success Every Church Leader Should Know\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was written because your church or faith-based organization needs to raise money, including annual operating support as well as capital and endowment funds for building and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf the $358 billion that was donated in the United States last year, one-third, or nearly $115 billion, went to religious causes. While this is clearly a huge sum, that percentage has been declining for years, from over half of the money given away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy the decline? It could be that we as a nation are less faithful than our ancestors. Perhaps there are just more choices for giving. No matter the cause, what can be done about this decline in giving to churches?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors, Linda Wise McNay, PhD and Sarah B. Mathews, CFRE, believe that churches and other faith-based organizations need to become more adept at raising funds, just like any other type of nonprofit. McNay and Mathews explain that no longer can we be idle bystanders and passively wait to see what comes in the collection plate or depend on people to embrace tithing. In this powerful book they show us, step-by-step, that there are things we can do to help the process along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFundraising for Churches: 12 Keys to Success Every Church Leader Should Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is written with church leaders in mind—whether they are clergy or other staff members, or lay leaders and volunteers. By the time you have finished reading it, you will have a clear understanding of how to raise meaningful dollars. More to the point, you will have the confidence to launch a highly ambitious and successful fundraising campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter One: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere are Three Secrets to Successful Fundraising\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Two: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou Must Have a Compelling Case for Support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Three: \u003c\/strong\u003eStrong Leadership is Essential\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Four: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou Must Have a Written Strategy\/Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Five: \u003c\/strong\u003eEveryone is a Prospect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Six:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Spiritual Side of Giving: Churches Have an Advantage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Seven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operational Funds Have Less Donor Appeal, but They are Essential\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Eight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your Major Gifts Strategy is the Fastest Way to Raise More Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Nine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capital Campaigns Will Likely Occur During Your Tenure. Be Prepared!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Ten:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endowment Building is Critical for the Future of Your Church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Eleven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Innovations and Technology Can Jumpstart Your Fundraising\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Twelve: \u003c\/strong\u003eYour Annual Pledge Drive May Be in October, but Stewardship is All Year Round\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CharityChannel Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040466977008,"sku":"9781938077838","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781938077838_p0.jpg?v=1763662839","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781938077838","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}