The Art of Fundraising: Starting Strong, Keeping Momentum, and Building Lasting Relationships
Crafting the right fundraising strategy is both a science and an art, requiring strategic planning, perseverance, and strong relationships. A well-executed fundraising campaign can transform an organization’s future, but success doesn’t happen by chance. At Catalyst Construction, we specialize in helping schools, churches, and other mission-driven organizations navigate this process. Whether planning a new school construction project, a new church build or expansion undertaking, or another significant build project, successful fundraising turns vision into reality. With deep experience in capital campaigns, we help clients start strong, maintain momentum, and build lasting donor relationships. Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Fundraising [...]
Choosing a Church Capital Campaign Consultant? 5 Red Flags to Look For and Key Questions to Help You See Them
Butter or margarine? Soup or salad? Paper or plastic? Highway or back roads? Most of life’s decisions are benign. It’s rare to face a life-altering choice. When you stand at a pivotal crossroads, you must have a trustworthy guide to help you make the best decision possible. Let's focus on one defining moment in a church's life —a construction project. Whether taking on a new build, addition, or renovation, it’s a high-stakes proposition. The decisions made during this time will become blessings to enjoy – or – challenges to overcome for the foreseeable future. One of the most important decisions [...]
Ready for 2024? Top Giving Trends in Christian Churches
Are you worried about your church’s financial outlook in 2024? We know how hard it can be just to fund a church’s monthly budget. Regular church attendance has been down since the pandemic started, and leaders often do not know if their monthly commitments will be covered in any given month, let alone decide if fundraising for a building campaign is a good idea. If we’re being honest here, we know the angel Gabriel isn’t going to descend in a cloud of glory and give you the church’s financial rundown for 2024, but we have the next best thing—data. Would [...]
Three Ways Capital Campaigns for Churches Can Maximize Your Impact
“Money is the root of all evil.” How many times have you heard people misquote this Bible verse? Money is not evil, nor is it the root of all evil. Currency, in one form or another, is part of life’s equation. Whether you trade time, talent, or treasure – everyone needs to purchase something from someone else at some point. Money is not evil. “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” Engaging in capital campaigns for churches can significantly bless your ministry and community. Not to take - but to empower people to give. Avoiding [...]
