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Does your church enable the disabled?
Allison Tanner Religious CommunityEven though religious organizations in the U.S. are not obligated to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, there are many ways your church can support the disabled and include them as a welcome member of the body of Christ. But first, let's identify who the disabled are. The disabled are unable to perform one or more natural activities due to physical or mental impairments.
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Performance metrics that matter in major gifts
Craig Shelley Association ManagementFundraisers, and particularly major gift fundraisers, do the impossible every day. I recently tried to describe to my 6-year-old son what I did for a living, and the best I could come up with was, "I convince people to give their money away to help people they don't know and in most cases will never meet."
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California Missions Trail traces Golden State’s history and growth
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureWhen we imagine California, we think sunshine, celebrity and surf. Major metropolises like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego are top visitors spots when traveling to the Golden State, and the excitement and energy of these cities is palpable with the glitz and glamour associated with our 31st state.
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5 ways to advocate for your audience
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityI recently wanted to buy something at a local department store (FYI: it's like Amazon, except in a building). I had received their promotional email about a small appliance sale. When I looked at their shelves, there was a demo model, but no new appliance for sale.
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3 steps to building financial accountability within church staff
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityDo you have to fight to get your children's director to fill out a purchase order? Do you frequently receive requests for large purchases that aren't in the budget? Does the rest of the staff feel like you hold the "purse strings" too tightly?
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Your new church communication economy
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityWe put up with a lot in life. I just got back from the gym where I lifted heavy weights until every muscle in my upper body was crying out in pain. A few days ago, I spent a couple of hours out in the heat mowing my grass, trimming and edging.
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How to implement changes without losing volunteers
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityHave you ever announced a change to your volunteers that didn't go over too well? Have they ever resisted implementing a new system or process and you couldn't quite figure out why? I'll let you in on a little secret: The issue probably wasn't the change itself. The issue was probably in how the change was rolled out.
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Church communication fears and tiers
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityA crowd gathers in a large room. Everyone quiets down waiting for something to happen. They all have a lot going on in their heads. They're all prepared to inform the group. Then, someone figures no one's in charge, so she takes the lead. She clears her voice and starts telling what she came for. Another person then realizes if he's going to get his message out, he must say his information, too.
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Dwindling volunteers: How to keep your most important resource
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementAt least 80 percent of nonprofits in America rely on volunteers for their workforce. In fact, most nonprofits would not exist if not for the volunteers that serve them. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published a report providing some startling numbers.
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4 steps to holiday preparation
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWe’re not quite done with summer, and football season hasn’t even started, but now is a good time to plan for the holiday season. If your team isn’t already playing Christmas music to get in the planning mood, here are some things to consider. We recommend you find out what did and didn't work last year, delegate responsibilities and see what your pastor has planned.
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