What is the best action I can take to increase giving before the end of the year? The last 31 days of the year are usually prime time for generosity. In fact, 30% of charitable giving is done in December. Individuals and business owners are looking for ways to use their discretionary resources—one way to make the ask.

Church finances can be difficult to manage. Many times it’s a cause of stress, and we think, “If only we had more”. Well, let’s start by being good stewards of what we have. Churches often make these four financial mistakes

How can I make the most of student summer job placements and intentionally develop younger leaders? A great summer job at your church can alter a student’s life trajectory, faith walk, and aspirations.

Imagine a situation when a church rents space in a building that is owned by one of the church board members. Or imagine if a pastor hires a member of his family to work for the church. Are these examples of a conflict of interest Maybe. Maybe not.

As a minister, you may qualify for a tax reduction. Treasurer/bookkeeper/administrator - did you know that the minister(s) in your church/ministry could qualify to have payroll taxes reduced each pay period? Details from our Director of Finance & Admin.

One cannot effectively mobilize a church without knowing who the key volunteers are. In the same way, one cannot effectively fund the church without knowing who the key financial supporter are.

Non-profit organizations have known for decades that a simple display of gratitude is worth its weight in gold. So how can the church tap into the secret non-profits know?

If we want people to give, we need to understand why they give in the first place. For far too long churches have been ignorant and mistaken about this and, as a result, been ineffective at connecting with people’s hearts and wallets.

How you design your online giving experience will have a dramatic effect on the amount your church will receive. If your giving process is hidden, difficult, and confusing – less people will give. If it’s easy and obvious – more people will give.