Tim Boyd

If your fundraising event isn’t raising as much money as it could, it’s not a program problem. It’s a strategy problem. Too many Christian nonprofits plan an evening that feels meaningful, looks polished, and tells great stories, but leaves generosity on the table. The room is engaged, people are encouraged, and everyone goes home thinking it was a great night. But the real question is whether it produced the level of giving the mission actually needs. In recent years, many organizations have...

Recently, I received a comment that I’ve been hearing more and more in nonprofit circles: “I will say that in recent years we have received counsel that we should focus new fundraising efforts on meeting one-on-one with donors instead of adding new events. The data shows that the rate of funds received to the number of staff hours spent is more efficient with direct asks instead of planning and running events.” And honestly, I agree. But also, I don’t. Let me explain. If you’re looking...

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 you Greek verbs,...