Fundraising and development best practices

Jun 30

Why Is Generosity Important?

By Sarah Deeney Fellowship Insights

Think back to the last time you were generous. Maybe it was earlier today—a kind word, a gift, your time. Remember how it felt. It felt good, didn’t it? That leads to a deeper question:…

Mar 31

Understanding the Donor Funnel: A Step-by-Step Fundraising Framework

By Brian Norton Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development We know that finding long-term supporters is one of the biggest challenges that nonprofits face. Enter the donor funnel, a clear roadmap that shows you how to…

Mar 26

102 Church Giving Statistics for 2026

By Brian Norton Fellowship Insights

Church leaders spend a lot of time talking about generosity. But how well do we actually understand it? The gap between what churches hope their congregations are giving and what congregants are actually giving is…

Mar 20

What Is a Lapsed Donor and How Can You Re-Engage Them?

By Sarah Deeney Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development Have you found that from time-to-time members of your church or organization who were once giving regularly suddenly stop making donations? What happened and how can you…

Mar 09

Lent and the foundation of faithful stewardship

By Sarah Deeney Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development Lent invites us to take a sacred pause. Over 40 days, the Church enters an intentional season of repentance and renewal, reflecting on God’s saving work through…

Feb 27

What Is a Church Pledge and Why Does It Matter?

By Brian Norton Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development A church pledge is a commitment to financially support a church’s mission and ministries. Many churches commonly run annual pledge drives, during which members return a pledge…

Feb 18

Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church Capital Campaign in San Diego, California.

What Is Stewardship Development? A Church Leader’s Guide

By Sarah Deeney Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development Stewardship development is the intentional, ongoing process of forming a church culture where generosity with time, talent and treasure is rooted in gratitude and discipleship. In practical…

Feb 10

Strengthen your case for support with storytelling

By Brian Norton Fellowship Insights

Every fundraising initiative is anchored by a narrative. Whether illustrating the impact of a specific program, highlighting an urgent need, or addressing challenges that funding can resolve, compelling stories underpin successful campaigns and garner meaningful…

Jan 30

10 Christian School Fundraising Ideas (From Quick Wins to Big Vision)

By Brian Norton Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development Running a Christian school can feel like living in two worlds at once. On one hand, you are forming students academically and spiritually – shaping hearts, minds…

Jan 22

Creating Giving Levels for Your Church Capital Campaign (The Gift Range Chart)

By Brian Norton Fellowship Insights

By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development When describing stewardship in a church capital campaign at the Steier Group we love the phrase “it is not equal giving, but equal sacrifice.” This is an…

Fundraising and Development

Why Is Generosity Important?

Understanding the Donor Funnel: A Step-by-Step Fundraising Framework

102 Church Giving Statistics for 2026

What Is a Lapsed Donor and How Can You Re-Engage Them?

Lent and the foundation of faithful stewardship

What Is a Church Pledge and Why Does It Matter?

What Is Stewardship Development? A Church Leader’s Guide

Strengthen your case for support with storytelling

10 Christian School Fundraising Ideas (From Quick Wins to Big Vision)

Creating Giving Levels for Your Church Capital Campaign (The Gift Range Chart)

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