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Quotes on Stewardship by the Fathers and Other Worthies

By Anthony Scott on February 15, 2016 in Campaign Planning Study, Capital Campaign, Draft to Post, Endowment, Fundraise, Grants, Mailed appeals, Major Gift, Newsletters, Philanthropic Saints, Planned Giving, Resources, Stewardship, Update Post

“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17) “…Send your treasures to the heavenly storage room. Deposit your wealth in God’s Bank, distributing it to the poor, the orphans and the widows, so that you can receive a million […]

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Powerpoints and More Powerpoints

By Anthony Scott on February 11, 2016 in Campaign Planning Study, Capital Campaign, Church growth, Communicate, Develop, Endowment, Envision, Evangelization, Facility, Fundraise, Grants, Lead, Major Gift, Manage, Ministries, Office Management, Parish Council or Board Development, Plan, Planned Giving, Projects, Resources, Stewardship, Strategic Planning

A collection of Powerpoint presentations for Orthodox parish and organization development.

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Principles of Orthodox Christian Fundraising

By Anthony Scott on September 21, 2015 in Campaign Planning Study, Capital Campaign, Endowment, Fundraise, Grants, Major Gift, Ministries, Planned Giving, Projects, Stewardship

Find guidelines to conduct your fundraising efforts here.

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Charitable Giving is up 8% in the First Half of the Year. How well is your parish doing?

By Anthony Scott on August 3, 2015 in Finance, Fundraise, Grants, Major Gift, Resources, Stewardship, Update Post

Read how other charities are participating in the rapid rise of giving in the first half of 2015.

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15 Powerful Nonprofit Statistics for 2015

By Anthony Scott on April 27, 2015 in Articles, Campaign Planning Study, Capital Campaign, Endowment, Events, Fundraise, Grants, Mailed appeals, Major Gift, Nonprofit Community, Plan, Planned Giving, Resources, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Update Post

Learn the environment. Define your mission. Claim your space. Apply professional fundraising methodology to gather resources and build spiritual involvement.

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Should Your Parish Offer Online Giving?

By Anthony Scott on January 6, 2015 in Articles, Campaign Planning Study, Capital Campaign, Endowment, Fundraise, Grants, Major Gift, Nonprofit Community, Planned Giving, Resources, Stewardship, Update Post

Countless articles are available regarding online giving to local churches. This one seems particularly informative and helpful.

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Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program at Christian Theological Seminary

By Anthony Scott on December 18, 2014 in Develop, Envision, Grants, Lead, Nonprofit Community, Resources

The odds are long but take a shot at a grant up to $50,000 for a clergy renewal program. Don’t be misled because the program is run by a Protestant seminary. Read the material. You can customize your personal program with the parish.

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Foundational Elements of Successful Fundraising

By Anthony Scott on December 6, 2013 in Campaign Planning Study, Capital Campaign, Fundraise, Grants, Major Gift, Planned Giving, Stewardship

Pastoral care and liturgical leadership are the most important aspects of a priest’s calling. Yet there is a parish to be led, managed and developed as well.

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