Capital Campaign Planning

Building for the Future: Capital Campaigns That Create Lasting Change

By michael on July 17, 2024 0 Comments

Building for the Future: Capital Campaigns That Create Lasting Change Discover the lasting benefits of capital campaigns thru the real-life example of Community UCC, and see how your church can follow in their footsteps. Building for the Future Capital Campaigns That Create Lasting Change Imagine Your Church as a Beacon in the Community Imagine a … Continue Reading

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From Debt to Mission: Lessons from Parkville Community Church

By michael on May 17, 2024 0 Comments

From Debt to Mission How Strategic Fundraising Transformed Parkville Community Church’s Financial Health and Mission Impact This month, we delve into the journey of Parkville Community Church, a beacon of hope in its bustling suburban community near Kansas City. PCC’s leaders approached us with a remarkable opportunity to alleviate the financial strain of paying a … Continue Reading

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Reviving the Future: Two Stories Demonstrating the Impact of Capital Campaigns

By michael on April 17, 2024 0 Comments

This month I’d like to tell you two stories of historic Presbyterian churches who faced the challenge of aging infrastructure head-on and embarked on their own transformative journeys. Sixth Presbyterian in Pittsburgh’s East End and McKinley Memorial near the University of Illinois both offer examples of deep faith, a commitment to meet community needs, and the … Continue Reading

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The Little Stone Church: A Story of Renewed Vision for Riverside Church

By michael on December 7, 2023 0 Comments

As your church gathers in the warmth of the Advent season, embracing the spirit of hope, peace, joy, and love, I send my heartfelt wishes to you and your congregation.  This festive time invites celebration and provides an opportunity to envision a future filled with promise. Amid the joyous festivities, consider the profound gift of … Continue Reading

Capital Campaign Planning

Church Interrupted: Reviving Your Congregation’s Capital Vision for the Future

By michael on October 26, 2023 0 Comments

Church Interrupted: Reviving Your Congregation’s Capital Vision for the Future “Ready to Restart Your Congregation’s Capital Vision? Rev. Terry Epling Lead Campaign Strategist Remember 2019?   It was a time when we made big plans. We looked forward to 2020 with high hopes and created new missions and visions. We had dreams and goals for … Continue Reading

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A Campaign Website: Bringing the Campaign Online 

By michael on April 10, 2018 0 Comments

A Campaign Website Bringing the Campaign Online  This month, a guest article from Jason Smith, founder of GivingTools.com.  How to create an effective, affordable capital campaign website Capital campaigns are all about people: welcoming their ideas and building a shared vision, and then asking the right people at the right time for the right gift … Continue Reading

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5 Key Benefits of Capital Campaign Success

By michael on June 14, 2017 0 Comments

5 Benefits of Capital Campaign Success No doubt about it: managing an effective capital campaign takes planning and organization. So what are the benefits? People will work very intensely during the campaign. Undertaking a campaign will be a major congregational activity for a period of months. Church leaders will devote even more time than that … Continue Reading