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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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Marts and Lundy Philanthropy Outlook for 2016-2017

By Anthony Scott on February 15, 2016 in Articles, Finance, Fundraise, Nonprofit Community, Resources, Update Post

For those interested in a deeper understanding of philanthropy Marts and Lundy together with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offer this bi-annual report.

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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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Warning: The Four Stages of Burnout

By Anthony Scott on February 11, 2016 in Articles, Lead, Ministries, Pastoral and Priestly Notes, Resources

Identify symptoms of burnout early and avoid catastrophic eventualities by seeking help.

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New Facebook Fundraising Tools

By Anthony Scott on December 1, 2015 in Articles, Communicate, Fundraise, Newsletters, Nonprofit Community, Resources, Stewardship

Facebook fundraising may become normative for charities including Orthodox parishes.

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Free Crowdfunding for Parishes from Generosity by Indiegogo

By Anthony Scott on October 30, 2015 in Articles, Communicate, Draft to Post, Fundraise, Ministries, Projects, Resources, Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Try crowdfunding for youth ministry as a project. Select a different cause or purpose each year for the youth.

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Emerging Adults Least Likely to Engage Their Faith: Key Finding for Those Involved in Youth Ministry

By Anthony Scott on October 30, 2015 in Articles, Church growth, Evangelization, Resources, Youth and Young Adult Ministry

“…we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.” (I Thessalonians 2:8)  This article first appeared in Insights into Religion, a Lilly Endowment sponsored program of the study of religion in America. Youth ministry is great but apparently, […]

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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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Every Priest is an Interim Priest

By Anthony Scott on June 30, 2015 in Articles, Plan, Resources

The mission of the Church extends to the founding of the Church in 33 A.D. and continues to the Parousia. Every priest is an interim priest.

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Invest in Staff and Volunteers

By Anthony Scott on June 1, 2015 in Develop, Lead, Manage, Office Management, Plan, Resources, Volunteers

Successful Orthodox parish leadership means empowering staff and volunteers. Invest in them!

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12 Questions Every Orthodox Priest May Wish to Ask Themselves

By Anthony Scott on April 27, 2015 in Lead, Manage, Ministries, Resources

Pause a few minutes in reflection.

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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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An Essential Parish Program: Bereavement Ministry

By Anthony Scott on April 16, 2015 in Articles, Communicate, Ministries, Projects, Resources, Volunteers

Even Jesus grieved. Theologians say that “God died in the flesh.” Therefore, it is also possible to say that “God grieved in the flesh” inasmuch as Jesus was both fully man and fully God.

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Legacy Charity Walks and Runs Are Stumbling, New Report Says

By Anthony Scott on April 2, 2015 in Articles, Fundraise, Ministries, Nonprofit Community, Projects, Resources, Stewardship

New forms of Internet-based fundraising are beginning to replace the traditional walk-a-thons, running and cycling events.

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The Management of Institutional Funds Act (UMIFA)

By Anthony Scott on March 27, 2015 in Articles, Endowment, Finance, Fundraise, Manage, Nonprofit Community, Office Management, Parish Council or Board Development, Plan, Planned Giving, Resources, Stewardship, Update Post

Parishes understandably struggle to properly establish and manage endowment funds. Here is a key resources to comprehending and properly applying the Management of Institutional Funds Act.

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Structural Considerations for Parish Endowments

By Anthony Scott on March 27, 2015 in Articles, Endowment, Fundraise, Manage, Planned Giving, Resources

This article is a resource on some technical aspects of establishing and managing parish endowments.

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Money Again Main Stress Inducer According to Survey

By Anthony Scott on February 5, 2015 in Articles, Fundraise, Resources

Though firm trust and faith in God that we are being taken care of is the most effective Christian response to fear, this does not relieve us of the responsibility for good financial management.

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Professional Volunteers

By Anthony Scott on January 18, 2015 in Manage, Nonprofit Community, Parish Council or Board Development, Resources, Volunteers

Ramp up volunteer engagement in fulfilling the mission of the parish by recruiting and involving “professional” volunteers.

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Ship of Fools – Satirical (but helpful) British Website About Christianity that Requires a Robust Sense of Humor

By Anthony Scott on January 15, 2015 in Communicate, Ministries, Nonprofit Community, Resources, Youth and Young Adult Ministry

They’re insightful, off-the wall funny and sometimes a bit shocking. Yet they are actually sincere believers debunking secularization and the societal marginalization of Christianity. Hold on to your seat belt.

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Assessing the Parish Facilities

By Anthony Scott on January 15, 2015 in Facility, Manage, Nonprofit Community, Parish Council or Board Development, Plan, Resources

How long has it been since the parish facilities were thoroughly assessed? Get help here.

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