by dlund@jamescompany.com | Jan 24, 2023 | News
As the new year begins, are you thinking about the possibility of a significant project that would require a capital campaign? If so, you are likely pondering how much you might right raise in a capital campaign. Here are some considerations. For congregations, the...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Jan 10, 2023 | News
Welcome 2023! As we all have discovered, the pandemic changed the course of our churches and nonprofit organizations. We are still figuring many things out, but if there is one thing we have learned it is that we emerge stronger and renewed by focusing forward....
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Dec 6, 2022 | News
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time for congregations and non-profits to remind their members about the win-win giving opportunity that an IRA Charitable Rollover provides. Encourage members who may qualify to contact their financial advisor to find...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Nov 15, 2022 | News
As we are experiencing this season of Fall, we are once again reminded of the abundance that surrounds us, the plenty that we receive, and the multitude of blessings that come to us. If you take the opportunity to drive through the countryside, you will see farmers...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Oct 18, 2022 | News
The Election season is upon us. It’s a good time to share the following blessing from John O’Donohue. Not only is it a timely blessing to bestow on all our national, state, and local civic leaders, but also a wonderful blessing for congregational leaders to reflect...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Oct 5, 2022 | News
“Should we start a capital campaign now?” That’s always the big question. The answer to this question is another question: “What’s the purpose of the capital campaign?” Or, put another way, “What do you need the funding for?” If the answer is compelling and urgent,...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Sep 21, 2022 | News
In conversations with pastors and congregational leaders recently, I notice different issues that are leading to similar questions. Congregations are entering into their program year after a couple of years affected by the pandemic. For some there is a sense of...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Sep 6, 2022 | News
First Presbyterian Church is a vibrant 300-household congregation located in Durham, North Carolina. The campaign has raised $2.5 million to-date to fund their building expansion and renovation project, increasing opportunities for community outreach, mission,...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Jun 22, 2022 | News
So, what is a S.O.S. talk? It is a “Show Of Support”! We oftentimes ask folks in our church or nonprofit to give a talk or write about a ministry, service, or a special program they support and have a passion for. Sometimes they are called testimonials, temple talks,...
by dlund@jamescompany.com | Jun 7, 2022 | News
St. Joseph Catholic Church is a small, vibrant 200 household parish located in the rural township of East Bristol, Wisconsin. Although the parish has a great nucleus of faith, the lack of modern, accessible facilities inhibited current members, new members, and...
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