Fundraising in Faith-Based Communities: Best Practices

I am an Executive Partner of Philanthropic Counsel at BWF, having recently transitioned from a full-time role to a part-time one while attending graduate school. My area of expertise is on building major and principal gift programs, including developing strategies to convert base and mid-level donors to major and transformational donors, and designing programs in support of an expanded relational fundraising business model. My client projects have included portfolio optimization, ultra-high-net worth cultivation strategies, relationship management program design and implementation, fundraising playbook development and training, and prospect development program assessments and design.

BWF is a fundraising and development consulting firm that builds committed and lasting partnerships with educational institutions, healthcare facilities and systems, community and conservation organizations, and many other non-profit organizations seeking continued growth.

Bill Tenny-Brittian is an author (12 books so far), church leadership coach, and church consultant. He has been a successful church pastor and church planter for 40+ years and was recruited into church consulting early in his career because of his success. Bill helps pastors in stuck churches to become their congregation's church growth catalyst so they can spend less time managing members and more time transforming lives and growing their church. He's the president of The Effective Church Group, the publisher of Net Results Magazine, and Co-Host of ChurchTalk Tv.

Linda is the owner of LiPav Consulting, LLC, a marketing, grant writing, and communications firm. With over 21 years of marketing experience, Linda has developed marketing campaigns and collateral for special events, plays, educational programs, musical events, schools, authors, religious leaders, conventions, and major conferences across the country. As a non-profit consultant, she has provided services for more than six denominations and numerous organizations. Through her grant writing services, Linda has worked with the largest foundations in the region as well as governmental entities. She secured funding and business development over $17,000,000 for non-profit organizations. Additionally, Linda consults with foundations to provide seamless grant administration. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the American Grant Writing Association.