by Rusty Lewis | Jul 28, 2011 | Leadership
The importance of people understanding your ministry vision and mission can never be understated. Prior to asking for any kind of support (prayer support, volunteer support, and financial support) you must help people grasp the enormity of your vision, and how the...
by Rusty Lewis | Jan 5, 2011 | Generosity
Beginning January 1, 2011, working Americans are going to realize a 2% increase in their paychecks. As part of the extended Bush tax cut plan passed by congress in December, payroll taxes (also called FICA taxes) have been reduced from 7.65% to 5.65%. Payroll taxes go...
by Rusty Lewis | Dec 20, 2010 | Technology
For every church, non-profit, and other organization who is wondering if they should offer online giving- Here are 11 reasons NOT to offer online giving: 1. You want to frustrate those who no longer use checks or carry cash. Many today, especially those under age 30,...
by Rusty Lewis | Nov 10, 2010 | Generosity
I just learned of a surprise “Random Act of Culture” that occurred on, Oct. 30 at Macy’s in Philadelphia. A project of the Knight Foundation, they are offering 1,000 random acts of culture over the next 3 years around the United States. The act at...
by Rusty Lewis | Oct 10, 2010 | Generosity
What is the number one reason donors give for why they choose to support a particular non-profit? Their belief in the mission or cause of the organization. They align themselves with what you are doing, they identify with you, and they are moved to support your...
