Hello! “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” And also… brace yourself a little. Recently, a video I made called “Pastor Tim’s New Pastor Training Training”  made the rounds online. It’s a tongue-in-cheek look at what it’s really like to step into pastoral ministry. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it below. It’s funny. It’s exaggerated. It’s uncomfortable. And if you’re a pastor, it’s also… painfully familiar. Seminary teaches yo

(Designed to Protect Giving Momentum and Maximize ROI) I’ve worked with enough Pregnancy Resource Centers and Maternity Homes to know one thing: energy at a banquet is fragile. If you build it intentionally, generosity follows. If you let it wander, giving softens. This Run of Show Template is a simple, proven flow that keeps your banquet emotionally strong, strategic, and positioned for a confident ask. This isn’t flashy—it’s effective. Ideal Total Program Length: 120 Minute

Your Most Generous Banquet Ever Starts Here Use this checklist 6–9 months before your event to maximize return on investment — financially, spiritually, and relationally. DEFINE SUCCESS FIRST (Before You Plan Anything) ☐ Clear financial goal (specific number, not “more than last year”) ☐ Net goal (after expenses) ☐ Number of new monthly partners desired ☐ Number of first-time donors desired ☐ Clear primary audience (major donors? churches? table hosts?) ☐ Clear follow-up plan

If you have ever walked away from a banquet thinking, “The room felt great… so why didn’t the giving match the energy?” you are not alone. I have been in hundreds of banquet rooms as a speaker, host, and fundraising coach. I have seen packed rooms with polite applause and very little generosity. I have also seen modest rooms explode with joyful, sacrificial giving. Banquet giving is not random. It is not luck. And it is not about emotional manipulation. It is about clarity, p

Let’s say the honest thing out loud. A lot of people walk into fundraising banquets already tired. They’ve been to enough events to know the pattern, and if we’re being real, many of them are exhausted by it. They’re tired of heavy, draining banquets. They’re tired of speakers who guilt donors into generosity. They’re tired of programs that run long, feel flat, and leave them emotionally wrung out on the drive home. And here’s the distinction we don’t always name. Feeling emo

Every nonprofit in town is fundraising. How do we stand out without competing with the organizations we love? Great question. And other than hiring a ridiculously good looking clean comedian…(Hi. It’s me. I’m the joke.) But truly, this is one of the most honest and thoughtful questions I hear from nonprofit leaders. Every nonprofit in town is raising money. Everyone is hosting events. Everyone has a banquet on the calendar. And many of us share the same donors, churches, volu

I recently had the honor of being named to a Top 5 Rising Star Fundraising Speakers list. I’m genuinely grateful for the recognition, but more than that, I think it’s worth sharing why something like this actually matters for the organizations I serve. Fundraising events are too important to leave to chance. When a speaker or entertainer is trusted, recommended, and gaining momentum nationally, it usually means one thing. Their work is producing real results. Donors are engag

For years, I’ve heard some version of this sentence at fundraising banquets: “We didn’t really budget for entertainment, but we figured people would be okay.” And they usually are okay. They’re just not generous. Here’s the truth most nonprofits don’t want to admit. Entertainment is not a luxury at a fundraiser. It’s part of the strategy. When it’s missing, or when it’s treated as filler, you can feel it in the room and you can see it in the final total. Fundraising is emotio

I have learned something recently that has been incredibly encouraging. My financial ask is working very well, and it is not because I have become more dramatic or more urgent. It is because I am positive. I do not shame or guilt people. I do not spend time talking about how bad things are or how bad people are. Instead, I focus on the goodness and providence of God and on the honor it is that we get to join His work by giving financially to an organization that is doing exce

Every nonprofit banquet, gala, or comedy night has that big emotional moment. The stories have been shared. The vision has been cast. People are leaning in. Hearts are moved. You can literally feel the room ready to respond. But the generosity that could  happen at that point doesn’t automatically happen. It only turns into actual giving if you make it clear, simple, and confidence-building to take the next step. That’s why I say this without exaggeration: “Without a great do

Churches are always praying for something that brings joy, connection, encouragement, and outreach all at the same time. Something that strengthens the saints, welcomes the hesitant, disarms the skeptical, and draws in people who would never walk into a normal church service. That is exactly what happens when a church hosts a clean, family-friendly Saturday night comedy event and then brings me back to preach on Sunday morning. This is not just “something fun to do.” It is st

The calendar flips, the fireworks fade, and suddenly every gym is packed with people who have decided this is the year they finally love salad. Meanwhile, nonprofit leaders everywhere are doing the same thing we’ve all done: looking at the new year and wondering, “How do we raise more money… without losing our sanity?” Good news. You absolutely can. And it doesn’t require magic, millionaires, or your board suddenly becoming fundraising superheroes. It just takes some intentio

For most Christian nonprofits, the annual banquet is the anchor of the entire fundraising year. It is the night where vision, ministry impact, stories of God’s faithfulness, and financial partnership all come together in one joyful celebration. But one question often gets overlooked: should your banquet be in the fall or in the spring? The good news is that both seasons can work beautifully. The even better news is that choosing one opens up a great opportunity in the other s

For Christian nonprofits, the annual fundraising banquet is often the highlight of the year. It is a night filled with stories of God’s goodness and an opportunity for people to step into generous partnership. But the truth is this. The strength of your banquet is shaped long before the first guest walks through the door. The months between events hold tremendous potential to grow relationships, deepen trust, and prepare supporters to give even more joyfully at your next gath

October was a whirlwind. Nine fundraisers in seven states. Planes, rental cars, banquet chicken, and a lot of laughter. But more than that, it was nine rooms full of people who love Jesus and care deeply about helping others. And I walked away reminded of a few big things. First, even though boards and directors get nervous about using a comedian, banquet guests love it. Everywhere I went, I heard the same thing: “We weren’t sure how this was going to go, but people are still

If you’ve ever planned a fundraising banquet, you know the tension. You want people to feel the heart of your mission, but you also want them to stay awake long enough to give generously. It’s a delicate dance between emotion and energy. That’s why I love using laughter as a tool—not just to entertain, but to amplify generosity. When people laugh, they relax. When they relax, they listen. And when they listen, they give. Here are five ways laughter can turn your next banquet

If you want to maximize impact at your fundraising banquet, here’s one of the simplest rules you can put in place: 👉 Keep the program to 120 minutes or less. And let me be clear. That clock doesn’t start when the doors open, or when guests are still in line at the buffet. It starts the moment the last plate hits the table or the last person sits down with their food. From there, you’ve got 120 minutes to inspire, challenge, and invite generosity. Why 120 Minutes? Attention s

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