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		<title>Recruiting Quality Volunteers For Church Fundraising Projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some good, common-sense thoughts on the importance, challenges and methods of recruiting quality volunteers for your church fundraising projects from article author James Brown. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Once you&#8217;ve decided on the cause or causes that your church is going &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=206">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things Church Leaders Can Do Now to Survive the Economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an excellent article and some sage advice from a colleague of mine, Steve McSwain, on what you church can or should be doing in these times of economic challenge and change. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Since the economic collapse in 2008, &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=202">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Benefits of Using Social Media In Your Church</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a good article that I recently read about the benefits of social media for your church. Let me know about your experience and success with social media below. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Facebook, Twitter and social media in general have been getting &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=193">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Building at Your Church: What Can You Afford?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking at a church building or renovation project at your church and wondering about what you can afford? Here&#8217;s some good rules of thumb from Jeffrey Thomas of Omega Church Consultants church designers and builders. I&#8217;d love to &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=186">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips For Fundraising</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some simple but good tips from Martin Shaw on raising funds and how to ask for major gifts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SJNjozix00]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising for Churches: Fundraising During a Recession</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some great insights from Irene Lizarraga about using social media to promote your church and the importance of setting up a system to accept on-line contributions. I&#8217;d love to hear about your thoughts and experiences with this. Please comment below. &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=175">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Common Mistakes in Church Construction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some good suggestions from church building consultant Stephen Anderson. It is true&#8230;good counsel before you build, especially in the project planning process can be invaluable.  I&#8217;d love to hear your experience and thoughts on this.  You can comment below. ******************** &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=168">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Donor Walls and More &#8211; How to Properly Honor People Who Give</title>
		<link>http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=158</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an article  written by Mark Etinger about how to recognize donors to your church.  These are especially  appropriate for church capital campaigns where I believe you should recognize both everyone&#8217;s as well as exceptional gifts in a special way. &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=158">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Redefining Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=154</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7pA3jjBd00 To me, this defines Christmas!  What a great way to honor your family and friends and help their churches and favorite charities! Let me know your thoughts on this with your comments below. &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Church Management Software &#8211; A Vital Part of the Solution For Church Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=144</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A good article from Dennis Antunes about the importance of sound church management software for church operations including management of follow-up and fulfillment efforts for a capital campaign. I&#8217;d love to hear your ideas and thoughts on this through your &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.walshfundraising.com/blog/?p=144">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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