Resource topics: Money & Stewardship

The board’s specific role in congregational stewardship and fundraising. Boards should model generosity and set the strategic frame for giving.

The core factors that actually drive congregational giving: relationships, transparency, and mission clarity matter far more than fundraising techniques or campaigns.

How economic inequality among congregation members affects giving, participation, and community. More nuanced approaches to fundraising and stewardship that acknowledge wealth disparities.

A practical tool for assessing a congregation’s financial status — a snapshot that helps leaders quickly evaluate sustainability, reserves, and giving trends.

Effective stewardship campaigns start not with asking but with a clear strategic case for why the congregation needs resources and what it will do with them.

How congregations can be transparent about their finances with members without overwhelming them with detail. What to share, how to present it, and what transparency means.