30th July 2009
A successful outreach program keeps the congregation and its target audience actively involved in the outreach activities. The congregation should be inspired to continue to volunteer and give; the target audience should receive services that are in-line ...
30th July 2009
It's summertime and for many companies that can mean a slump in business! That means there is no better time than now to increase your public relations efforts... free press seems like a much better option than ramping up the advertising dollars. Th...
16th July 2009
Fundraising is a primary method by which churches can gain the money required to implement the programs needed to fulfill its growth and outreach goals. Fundraising events can also help raise awareness of the church and its activities through newspaper...
16th July 2009
Most startup blogs are small, like many startup businesses, but over time and regular updates your audience can drastically grow. As a small business it is important to start your blog early because this can be one of the most cost effective ways to start...
04th July 2009
Just as all churches are not the same, outreach programs also vary. Some outreach programs take place on the church’s premises while others are in conjunction with another community agency. When thinking about the type of outreach program that your chur...
04th July 2009
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going” Will your organization rise to the top or will it buckle under the pressure of an unstable economy? Most likely, you would prefer the latter, but in order to “get going” it’s imperative that an o...
18th June 2009
Churches throughout the country are on the fence about starting their own outreach ministry. While the Church has historically responded to the needs of the downtrodden, some feel that stepping outside of the walls of the church and seeking those who are ...
18th June 2009
Despite a struggling economy with high unemployment rates, tight salaries and a crumbling corporate world, a recession is actually a great time to start a small business. History has shown that recessions can be birthing grounds for some of hardest worki...
06th June 2009
What is the good in having a website if the people who are searching for what you have, cannot find you; there is no good reason! That is why there is a thing called Search Engine Optimization (SEO). SEO is the process of improving the volume or quality...
19th May 2009
When a church is considering embarking on a new outreach initiative, the input of the congregation is crucial. After all, it is the church members who will be expected to carry out the outreach program. A simple solution to this issue is to survey the con...
19th May 2009
Traditional means of marketing are not dead; in fact, they are still very much alive and proving to be effective. Tactics such as face-to-face networking and word-of-mouth is proof of this. When deciding on what business networking methods you will use,...
27th March 2009
Churches, like all organizations, must map-out how they plan to grow and/or sustain themselves over a period of time. This can be accomplished through a strategic plan. Strategic planning steers an organization on the path to success. It is the framework...
27th March 2009
Your dream has become a reality. The cause that is your passion has been transformed into a functional organization. You’ve established a board, clarified your mission, adopted bylaws, incorporated, and achieved 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenu...
