Tip of the Month: Find Your Bottlenecks
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On April 14, 2024
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Most nonprofits and churches struggle with resource constraints and rely heavily on volunteer help or unpaid time, often called “sweat equity.” This makes efficiency even more critical, as many try to do more with less. One of the most significant ways to gain efficiency is to identify the bottlenecks in your operations and communications processes. […]
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Why You Should Publish an Annual Report
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On April 14, 2024
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In nonprofit fundraising, the annual report is more than a summary of the year’s activities—it’s a pivotal tool for engagement, transparency, and future fundraising success. This document serves multiple essential functions, underlining its importance in the strategic toolkit of any nonprofit organization. At its core, an annual report demonstrates transparency and accountability to stakeholders by […]
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Tip of the Month: Expressing Gratitude
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On March 25, 2024
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Maintaining a state of awareness is crucial, particularly when leading a ministry. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude is integral to this awareness. One of the most impactful stewardship practices a church can embrace is expressing genuine gratitude to its financial supporters. Ironically, this practice is often overlooked, yet it serves as a cornerstone for expanding […]
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From the Desk of Paul Hosch (March 2024)
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On March 20, 2024
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March 2024 Dear Friend, Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Rev. Rudy Rasmus, the esteemed Co-Lead Pastor Emeritus of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Downtown Houston. The motivation behind this interview was to provide insights from someone who has walked a path like yours and has been successful in fundraising and growing […]
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Artificial Intelligence and the Mission
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On March 5, 2024
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Fundraising is crucial for churches to sustain their ministries, with funds supporting outreach, operations, and spiritual growth. However, finding adequate resources is a challenge, requiring innovative engagement strategies for potential donors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a solution, enhancing fundraising with data-driven personalization. By analyzing donation patterns, AI identifies likely supporters, facilitating targeted appeals. Its predictive […]
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From the Desk of Paul Hosch (February 2024)
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On February 16, 2024
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February 16, 2024 Dear Friend, I recently had the privilege of speaking with Reverend Dr. Vance P. Ross of Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, and I wanted to share some insights from our conversation. Dr. Ross provided valuable perspectives on church fundraising that I believe can benefit us all as we […]
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Nonprofit Fundraising | Top 10 Tips
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On March 10, 2022
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Newer Development Officers and CEO’s ask me all the time, “What are the top 10 fundraising strategies I should know?” They ask because they want to be better at what they do–they are mission driven. In this video, I share my 10 tactics you must be doing as a Nonprofit Leader. Once again, this is […]
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Donate to Vetted Charities Supporting Urkraine
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On February 28, 2022
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This is a little different than the typical information I provide. Yet, in light of what is going on in Ukraine—352 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the conflict, including 14 children, per Ukraine’s Interior Ministry, while over 500,000 have fled to neighboring countries—and the many requests I’ve received from donors and interested parties, I […]
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How To Get Donors To Give More Money!
- Posted by Paul Hosch
- On February 12, 2022
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- #BasicFundraising, #fundraising, #Solicitation
For nonprofit fundraising, here’s a video on how to encourage donors to give more money. I hope you enjoy it. And, please share with someone it may help!
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