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During inflationary periods, congregations should avoid scarcity based appeals, frame budget increases around ministry impact rather than expenses, have leadership give first and announce their combined increase, and invite households to grow giving by a weekly dollar amount rather than a percentage or tithe.

The newest Giving USA report is out, and it has real implications for faith based nonprofits. From a shrinking share of the giving pie for religion to a critical window closing on 2021 donors, here is what the data means for your organization and what to do about it this week.

Congregation councils can lose focus fast, getting stuck in anxiety, distraction, and unproductive meetings. In this video, Paul Walters of GSB Fundraising shares ten practical commitments that help councils communicate honestly, manage anxiety, stay unified, and lead with generosity and openness to the Spirit.