Do seminaries train pastors for the church?
The ESQ and GSQ are invaluable resources that can inform administrators and boards. If interpreted wisely, they can offer… (Read more…)
The ESQ and GSQ are invaluable resources that can inform administrators and boards. If interpreted wisely, they can offer… (Read more…)
Financial support is an important aspect of institutional support. While is not a dominant revenue source at most institutions, it is vital to the work we do. In many ways, it bridges the gap and enables institutions to pursue their missions. In addition, it is a great way for people to participate in the work…
The world is changing and the rate of change is only going to increase. I believe there are 5 “steps” which we need to take in order to be properly equipped to engage all those in our constituency base. The steps are based on a few shifts we are seeing in the world around us….
By 2017, the Millennial generation will have the most buying power. The Millennial generation’s economic value goes beyond current giving levels and can be higher than other generations. Fundraising is profoundly multichannel and the Millennial generation is not loyal to any one giving channel. Direct mail did not register as a way in which members…
How long does it take an institution to develop and implement a new program? Program development within seminaries and much of higher education often takes a lot of time. For instance, I know of one school that was planning to take three or more years to develop a new doctoral program. While such a process…
The donor base of your institution is very important. However, the “constituency base” is what we should be thinking about. Our constituency base includes financial supporters, prospective students, current students, alumni, supportive churches, partner organizations, and general “friends” of your institution. We usually have multiple departments developing isolated methods for communicating with the different subgroups…
How many advertisements or “branded communication” messages do you see in a day? I am not asking how many you read or pay attention to – simply how many you see. The number has never really been pinned down, but estimates have been as high as 5,000 back in 2007. With the explosion of the…