United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana's 
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What Makes Donors Give More?
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Why some donors gave more in 2015: 
  • 41% were impressed with the charity's efforts
  • 26% responded to a special request for support
What donors want from charities:
  • 89% said low administration and fundraising costs
  • 89% said sound business and operational practices
  • 61% said they would like a note of appreciation
Other interesting nuggets:
  • 41% decide not to donate after seeing a charity's website
  • 22% said they give more when the charity demonstrates an extraordinary need
HOW CHARITIES CAN INSPIRE MORE GIVING
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Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy, October 2016 
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Warning Signs 
are Everywhere

High blood pressure. A check engine light in your car. W arning signs guard us from simple mistakes as well as ones that  could have catastrophic results.

Consider what those signs might look like in your ministry.  Here are a few . . .
Lessons Learned from Donors 
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to  Encourage Future Giving

You can learn a lot from conversations with donors, fundraisers say.
 
Thank them for their gifts via a phone call or a face-to-face visit. Then use those conversations to find out why they contributed to your organization and what they care about. Read more.
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5 Ways to Demonstrate
Church Stewardship 

 

In the church, stewardship is the responsible oversight of church funds, property and equipment. God blesses churches with many resources - people, time and money - and He expects us to be good stewards with what He provides. How do we demonstrate good stewardship in the church? Here are 5 ways. Read more.
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