I’m not going to waste your time writing fluff pieces that you don’t need to read. I’m out of creative, clever ideas–the sort that drove me to start Staffhacker. I think there is still plenty of write about–even plenty that I can write about–but it’s now been quite a few months since I’ve actually been… Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve posted anything related to getting things done and task management systems. Some of you might be overwhelmed by the particulars, needing still to get your mind wrapped on how to approach creating a task list and a workflow for creating (and, importantly, completing) tasks. Michael Hyatt, whose site we’ve… Read more
Brian Barela has a great post up called 3 Words to Consider When Fundraising Online. Have you tried to move some of your fundraising online? Or have you seen it done well or poorly? Share your experiences and resources in the comments.
We have an ongoing series called “Keep it Simple” where we introduce you to some of the basics we think you should know in order to do ministry effectively. These maybe be a little elementary for some of you, but not all of you. It seems Michael Hyatt, the former CEO of Thomas Nelson, has… Read more
Finally, the project that has consumed my free time can be revealed: Karani, a cloud-based CRM (constituent relationship management) tool for fundraisers. It’s a web app, and it will look great on your computer, phone, or tablet. The word Karani is Swahili, and it means “bookkeeper”, “clerk”, or “steward.” Karani is a tool primed to… Read more
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