Churches are often challenged with two different goals. One goal is to work on growth in membership. The other goal is to give back to members of the community. Neither of these goals are able to function independent of each other. Members are needed to fulfill the duties involved in giving back to the community. Giving back to the community can encourage people to become members and join your mission. Oftentimes, the challenge is finding enough funds to support both goals. Read on to learn some strategies to help you fund your growing membership while continuing to serve your community.

1. Constant Fundraising

As a church, you are considered a non-profit organization. This means that you have the ability to raise money to fund your mission. When fundraising, consider organizing an event, or if you don’t have time to organize an event, consider selling merchandise with your church’s name and logo imprinted. When you are selling or giving away merchandise, make sure that you use a vendor who will provide you with quality service and products. Don’t be tempted by companies that promise products at an extremely low price. Many of these products lack the quality needed to make sales. At JoyfulWraps, we are here to provide top-notch service for as long as you need us.

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2. Stick to Your Mission

Your mission defines who you are as a church. It is important to stick to your mission even when you are in the process of raising funds. If you’re considering purchasing products for fundraising or reselling, make sure to consider the ethical values of the company. Do their values match the values of your church? If not, keep looking. Your congregation is more likely to purchase from a vendor with similar beliefs. Are the profits the company makes stuffing the pockets of a large CEO or are they supporting a family? Are any of the proceeds going to charity organizations? This is a big bonus! At JoyfulWraps, we donate money to Trails for Hope, Love Thy Neighbor, and St. Jude Hospital.

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3. Advertise Yourself

In addition to fundraising, you need to advertise your mission to those around you. Advertising can take place through word of mouth, fliers, or other promotional objects. Imprint your message on something that your members will use over and over again. Our coffee mugs are a classic item that your members will love for years to come.

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If you need help with meeting your financial and mission goals, we are here to support you. We can help you reach your fundraising goal as well as provide your members with a valuable reminder of your mission.

Shopping With Your Mission in Mind

As a church, you likely have participated in shopping for your organization. Whether it be shopping for food, items to resell, or gifts for your members, it’s likely that the places you shop might not align with your churches core values. It can be frustrating to know that the businesses you are purchasing from don’t support your mission. Keep reading to find ways that you can shop with your mission in mind while working on a budget.

1. Shopping Local

If part of your mission is to support the people in your community, shopping from a local business will aid you in fulfilling your mission. Every time you shop from a local business you’re supporting someone’s family and helping to fulfill someone else’s dream. Many local businesses are more than willing to customize items with your church’s name and/or logo.

2. Start Small

While it might not make financial sense to start purchasing all of your items from small businesses, you can still start small. You might be familiar with the phrase, “every purchase from a small business makes someone do a happy dance.” In most cases, this phrase speaks the truth. Whether you purchase treats from a local bakery for a meeting or order handcrafted items to sell to your members, you will make someone do that happy dance. We promise that we will do a happy dance every time you purchase from us.

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3. Evaluate Business Ethics

You’ve likely noticed that not all businesses hold similar values to your place of worship. If part of your mission is to support a specific cause or you donate to a specific organization, consider purchasing from companies who are already supporting the cause. At JoyfulWraps, we donate money to Trails for Hope, Love Thy Neighbor, and St. Jude Hospital.

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Once you find a company that fits with your mission, you can use them for small or large purchases depending on your budget.

4. Work Together

If you do regular business with a small business, see if you can partner together. If the business has a physical space, ask to post fliers to your events. In exchange, you could offer to post their business cards near your narthex. It is a win-win situation.

Involving Your Church Members: The Struggle is Real

Acrucial component to any successful congregation involves member involvement. While you might plan a plethora of engaging activities and service opportunities, the events will be meaningless without the involvement of your members. Churches are faced with the increasing problem of members not participating in worship and other activities. Read on to learn a few ways to boost your membership involvement this season.

1. Recruit New Members

One way to increase involvement in the church is to recruit new members. It goes without saying that the more members you have, the more involvement you will have. When recruiting new members, try to focus on a specific activity or event that is put on by our church. Gear the event towards the individuals that you are advertising towards. A teenager might not be interested in joining the after coffee hour knitting club, but they might be eager to attend one of your mission trips.

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2. Be Involved

Being involved yourself might seem obvious, but it’s often missed. As a leader in the church, you have an influence on your members. If you show up to events and act excited about participating, your members will follow your lead. Even if it’s just a short amount of time, it will prove that you are invested in your congregation.

3. Show Appreciation

Your members want to know that their time and effort is appreciated. Make sure to send thank you cards to members who volunteer their money and time. As a bonus, consider gifting your top volunteers with a small gift of appreciation. Ideal gifts will include the name of your church or a special message for your members. Ceramic mugs are an ideal choice for gifting to your members.

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4. Social Media

Social media is an important aspect for your church. Make sure to post high quality photos of your events. Making engaging posts and posting photos will encourage your members to be engaged. Try to reach your members on the platforms that they use. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are all popular options.