When it Comes to Christian Fundraising, Persistance Breaks Resistance

Posted by Aaron Jeschke on December 9, 2009

I remember back in High School my youth pastor would always make the claim that “persistence breaks resistance”. At the time I rejected the idea and fully believed that when a person decided something they stuck with it. A couple of my friends, however, wholeheartedly adopted this notion of “persistence” and began inviting their friends to youth camp unwaveringly. Even if they were rejected multiple times. By the time camp rolled around these same friends were responsible for bringing a number of kids on the trip. I, on the other hand, was responsible for bringing approximately zero friends. It’s not that I didn’t invite people either. I asked a couple of my friends but gave up as soon as they said no. Did my buddies end up bringing more friends because of their charisma? Or was it something else? After years of experimenting with this theory I have discovered that the squeaky wheel ultimately does get the grease.

This same concept can easily be applied to any form of church fundraising. It is usually those christian fundraisers that accent persistence and vigilance that end up being the most successful. Some of this comes out of a natural desire for the vision but some people are simply not as emotionally driven as others. That’s why accenting such principles and practicing them yourself regardless of how motivated you feel on any given day is so important. If you are not persistent donors aren’t going to believe in vision you represent or the church fundraising product you are selling. Why would they believe in something that they don’t think you genuinely believe in? You might have a sincerely passionate heart but it doesn’t matter unless the donors can see it. Being persistent is a very tangible way of showing your passion and belief.  A persistent church fundraising team is much more likely to be a successful church fundraising team.

Comments

2 Responses to “When it Comes to Christian Fundraising, Persistance Breaks Resistance”

1. Rev.Pratap says:

   May 27, 2010 at 2:49 am

   Really Samaritan Fund Raising Card is more
   effective than every thing. It is a great way to raise fund
   for the christian ministry….
2. pastor tugume alex says:

   March 30, 2011 at 12:44 pm

   i requesting help in school orphan am charpasaon of simple
   world life community organization here Uganda east Africa
   we have project orphan so we request help in our organization