Your Church or Organization's mission is an incredible opportunity. You know it, but sometimes that mission is difficult to communicate. We know it's not about the money... but the reality is that it takes money to fund your mission. Sometimes, it isn't easy to communicate that necessity with others. Let's look at a few ways to maintain humility and express your opportunity tactfully.
Acknowledge the Need
When raising funds for your church or organization, it's important to remember that it's not just about the money. Your mission is what drives you, and it's something that you're truly passionate about. However, it's also important to acknowledge that funding is necessary to support and sustain that mission. Many church and nonprofit leaders simply have to work with what they have. That is admirable and honorable but also exhausting. Sometimes in that mindset of working with what we have, we miss seeing that people are willing and able to give just what we need. Maybe that's finances or a lawn mower; other times, it's a helping hand. There is a difference between a want and a need.
Share the Outcome
One way to maintain your humility while expressing the need for funds is by focusing on your mission's impact on the community. Share stories and examples of how your church or organization has changed people's lives. You can help others understand the importance of supporting your cause by highlighting the positive outcomes and the lives touched.
Look for Partnerships
Another approach is to emphasize the idea of partnership and collaboration. You're unique and rightly placed, but you're not alone. Other ministry leaders and missions might be interested in partnering. That partnership could be mutually beneficial, providing both organizations the resources they lacked.
Be Transparent
We have to overcome conflicts in our minds to ask for money. One of those conflicts is expecting someone to respond, "What do you need that money for?" The best way to clear that conflict from hindering us is just to be prepared to answer. Know your budget, know what the money will be used for, and know how to explain the opportunity that will be missed if the money is not there. Of course, this is where PowerChurch is helpful. Keeping a tidy budget helps you plan, prepare, and report needs- even before they become urgent.
PowerChurch is designed to help you navigate donors and finances easier; whether you are serving in a local church ministry or an international mission agency, getting, keeping, and tracking donor giving is a task. Don't let raising funds exhaust you. Let these simple points spark your confidence in raising the funding needed for your mission.
Let PowerChurch help you steward your finances, track donors and membership, and even communicate the need to them via email and text. Our friends at Vanco can also help navigate simplifying your online giving. You can learn more about that here!
As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our team.