BREA, Calif. — Most ministry leaders are inclined to keep one eye on finances. So, when Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) offered a three-webinar series last month — “Funding Your Vision” — Jac La Tour, PR Manager/Strategic Services, says a good response was expected. “Turns out, more than 600 people signed up,” he adds.
All three webinars are available for viewing (at no cost):
1) “Funding Your Vision by Teaching Generosity” — Presented by Pastor Brian Kluth, Founder, Maximum Generosity
Description: Teaching generosity changes everything, but most ministries need new ways to do it. By watching this free webinar recording, you’ll learn practical, biblical, and proven ideas for creating a culture of generosity and growing godly givers from generosity expert Pastor Brian Kluth. You’ll also have access to additional stewardship resources.
Here’s what you can expect to learn by watching this webinar:
5 ways and 50 best practices to grow generous givers and giving
- 7 biblical keys to teach how to live and give generously
- 5 truths about tithers and research highlights from more than 4,400 generous givers
- The top 3 most expensive mistakes churches make when it comes to church giving
2) “Funding Your Vision through Planned Giving” — Presented by Greg Ring, Co-Founder, Fulcrum Philanthropy Systems
Description: Americans are experiencing donor fatigue according to many experts. A proliferation of non-profits over the last 30 years has led to more competition than ever for charitable dollars. By watching this free webinar recording, you’ll better understand how planned giving can be a part of funding the future vision of your ministry. You’ll also have access to additional planned giving resources.
Here’s what you can expect to learn by watching this webinar:
- The overwhelming magnitude of this unique financial moment in history
- How planned giving serves your donors like no other form of fundraising
- How gifts of assets can catapult the future of your organization
- How you can be in the game rather than on the sidelines
- How technology can enable you to offer planned giving at no net cost
3) “Funding Your Vision with Financing” — Presented by David Lee, Relationship Manager, ECCU
Description: The last five years have been challenging for ministries. The struggling economy, a changing donor base, and the need to do more with less have all made it harder to fulfill your vision. By watching this free webinar recording, you’ll see why it’s especially important that ministry leaders understand how to use financing to fund the vision for their ministries. You’ll also have access to additional financing resources.
Here’s what you can expect to learn by watching this webinar:
- How commercial lending criteria have changed in the last five years
- How to qualify for financing to fund your vision
- The cost of financing to fund your vision
Other funding resources are also available with the webinars: online tools, best practices and white papers.
