{"id":4024,"date":"2020-09-15T17:51:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T17:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/?p=4024"},"modified":"2020-12-03T16:29:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T16:29:17","slug":"best-church-fundraisers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/best-church-fundraisers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Church Fundraisers To Get Back On Track!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the past several months, many churches have found themselves precariously afloat and struggling to paddle the rough waters this year has delivered. Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, churches have been grappling with a big decrease in member donations which would normally amass a significant portion of their income. There has never been a more pertinent time to come up with strategic church fundraising ideas<\/a>,\u00a0and JustFundraising is here to help.<\/p>\n

Church Fundraising Is A Big Priority<\/h2>\n

On top of dealing with financial stress, clergies had to make the swift transition from preaching in front of congregations to delivering sermons online. Many youth groups also followed suit, gathering virtually for prayer, discussion, online games, and keynote addresses. Other things, like choir rehearsals and missions trips, were temporarily paused while we all nestled at home.<\/p>\n

Now that churches are cautiously reopening their doors or have found the rhythm of their online service, fundraising can begin with fresh vigor. Choirs, missions, youth, and community outreach groups are beginning to reassemble and plan their activities for the upcoming season while creatively adapting to the social distancing restrictions in place.<\/p>\n

2 Benefits To Holding Your Next Church Fundraiser<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s understandable if the thought of holding a fundraiser right now is intimidating, when so many of your church\u2019s congregants may be financially struggling. But aside from its main goal of raising money, there are two other reasons why fundraising is important and why now is an ideal time to hold one.<\/p>\n

1) It\u2019s a good way to expand your donor base.<\/h3>\n

A\u00a0church fundraiser\u00a0does not have to deplete a financially strained congregation. In fact, fundraising is an amazing opportunity to look outside your church to your community at large and not only raise money, but raise awareness. It\u2019s a great chance to talk about your church and how important it is to you!<\/p>\n

People are more likely to give money if there\u2019s a story they can relate to and an emotional connection they can make. So tell them about the cool things you\u2019ve done with your church, and the ways in which it\u2019s contributed to your neighborhood or town. Perhaps you\u2019ll even acquire new members in the process.<\/p>\n

2) More than ever, people need to feel like they belong to a community.<\/h3>\n

This is especially true if your church services are continuing online and stay-home orders are still in place in your region. Working together towards a collective goal can strengthen bonds and friendships, and remind people that they are not alone.<\/p>\n

This is especially true for more vulnerable members of your church community, such as elderly folks or people living on their own. Organizing a fundraiser is a great way for everyone to feel like they\u2019re involved in something important, a reason to meet up and plan, or an excuse to pick up the phone and check in on one another.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t

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Top 5 Fundraisers For Your Church<\/h2>\n\t
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