Each summer, churches encounter the well-known "Summer Slump," a seasonal downturn in attendance that, coupled with a broader decline in church attendance—especially among individuals under 30—adds to the financial uncertainty faced by many congregations. This trend...
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Ask the Editor: Why Does My NSGP Application Keep Getting Rejected?
This Week’s Question from Dustin Harward at Lake Forest Church “I’ve applied for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) multiple times, but each time my application has been rejected. What am I doing wrong?" Dustin supplied his previous grant applications to...
2024 NSGP Grant Alert: Key Updates and How to Gear Up for Application
As the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) gains momentum, the competitive landscape intensifies. This year, with funding down from last year's allocation, the challenge to secure funding is more competitive than ever. However, there's a silver lining: in 2023,...
Enhancing Church Security: How a $150,000 Grant Can Help
Last week, a client we mentored through the Non-Profit Security Grant (NSGP) process received a $125,000 award from their State Administrative Agency (SAA) for security improvements. Can you visualize the heightened safety and peace of mind this could bring to your...
Church Facility Projects – Preparing for the Capital Campaign
There's a phase with every church facility project that is all about raising money. While that may sound unappealing in ministry, the practical reality is any building project will require a significant financial investment. Thankfully, raising funds...
A Guide to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Securing your church can be expensive. From cameras to fire suppression systems, a strong security system requires a significant financial investment. However, did you know that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides up to $150,000 in funding to...
Funding Ministry through Vision
Funding ministry is extremely challenging whether you’re considering a building remodel or paying off an existing mortgage, and that is why we design campaigns with both an internal and external strategy. Vision campaigns are designed uniquely for both large and small...
3 Church Fundraising Ideas to Overcome Attention Challenges
Effective church fundraising ideas are required to capture people’s attention and have them willingly open their wallets in generosity. But there are many organizations requesting donations on a regular basis, and all those fundraising requests combine with other...
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