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Tag Archives | giving

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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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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Dr. P. Roy Vagelos – Philanthropist Extraordinaire and Orthodox Christian

By Anthony Scott on December 1, 2015 in Articles, Envision, Fundraise, Major Gift, Nonprofit Community

Orthodox Christians Dr. P. Roy and Diane Vagelos generously share their wealth to help others.

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Planned Giving is Visionary and Strategic Giving

By Anthony Scott on October 3, 2015 in Capital Campaign, Develop, Endowment, Fundraise, Plan, Planned Giving, Strategic Planning

Without vision and strategy a parish will be given a default future – NOT of its own choosing. Planned giving an important vision and strategy tool.

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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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Many Wealthy Plan to Remember Charities in Their Estates – Does Your Parish Have an Endowment Program?

By Anthony Scott on January 15, 2015 in Endowment, Fundraise, Major Gift, Planned Giving, Strategic Planning

To remember the parish in one’s will is to look back upon life with gratitude and to look forward to the spiritual well being of future generations.

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Research Confirms It: “Practiced” Generous Behavior Causes Better Life Outcomes

By Anthony Scott on January 10, 2015 in Articles, Fundraise, Stewardship

This article posits an interesting theory: it is not a happy life that prompts generosity. Rather, it is generosity that brings joy, purpose and abundance to life.

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Fr. Thomas Hopko on Alms-giving

By Anthony Scott on November 1, 2014 in Articles, Communicate, Fundraise

One of the great teachers of our time. A mentor to innumerable priests. Catch all of his lectures on Ancient Faith Radio

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Selected Quotes from Holy Scripture on Almsgiving

By Anthony Scott on November 1, 2014 in Services, Stewardship

When we stretch out our hand to help the needy, we reach toward God.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy Report on Giving Trends

By Anthony Scott on October 13, 2014 in Articles, Resources

A mainstay of the nonprofit community, The Chronicle of Philanthropy offers articles, resources, job searching, etc.

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Segmenting and Differentiating the Annual Stewardship Campaign

By Anthony Scott on March 24, 2014 in Fundraise, Stewardship

Effectively conveying the purpose and the mission of the parish requires innovation and creativity in the way that it is presented.

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Values Exchange and Parish Life – A Fundamental Social Interaction

By Anthony Scott on March 3, 2014 in Fundraise, Manage

Parishioners are asked, asked, asked to give, give and give. Here’s a reflection on how parish leadership might consider giving value back to them. Doing so actually inspires more giving but that’s not the purpose – that’s just an unexpected benefit. An aspect of the Eucharistic life of the church is hidden here.

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Philanthropic Saints: St. Martin of Tours

By Anthony Scott on October 28, 2013 in Free, Philanthropic Saints, Stewardship

A saint renowned for his philanthropy “Almsdeeds and compassion filled your life with their splendours.”

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Philanthropic Saints: St. Philaret the Almsgiver

By Anthony Scott on October 28, 2013 in Free, Philanthropic Saints, Resources, Stewardship

“Though didst deal thy riches to the needy.”

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Spoken PowerPoint: Stewardship in the Old Testament

By Anthony Scott on October 26, 2013 in Fundraise, Stewardship

A seventeen-minute voice over PowerPoint briefly surveying stewardship in the Old Testament. Be sure to allow time for the complete download.

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Parish Honor Code Regarding Contributions

By Anthony Scott on March 16, 2013 in Communicate, Develop, Fundraise, Parish Council or Board Development

Parishes often shoot themselves in the foot, both purposefully and accidentally, when they mishandle contributions or confidential information. Unfortunately, it’s an all too common occurrence in parish life.

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