Youth groups have long been important to the fabric of church communities, but they’re truly becoming essential for many churches now. Active youth groups can play a critical role in attracting and retaining new young people and families.
Fundraising for a non-profit is an attractive career path for empathetic individuals with a desire to enact real change in the world. It’s not uncommon for these kind-hearted people, though, to encounter some big challenges as they learn how to fundraise for a non-profit.
Charitable giving has increased in current dollars nearly every year since 1977—and there’s a lot of money up for grabs. In 2017, people gave an estimated $410 billion to charitable causes.
When you work in the nonprofit industry, fundraising is your lifeblood. If you want the money to fund your organization’s mission, you have to go get it.
No matter your religion, churches of all shapes and sizes rely on one big factor: attendance. You need people to show up, hear your message, and participate in the congregation.
