Walsh Wisdom

Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church & School "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." Ephesians 4:4-6 At Walsh...

Why A Church Building Campaign Is Vital Churches grow, ministries evolve, and needs change. Whether it’s a new worship space, school, community outreach center, or multi-use fellowship hall, most congregations eventually face the need to construct a new building on...

  Giving Thanks for Our Church Partners As we approach Thanksgiving, a season dedicated to gratitude and reflection, we want to take a moment to express our sincere thanks to all the churches we have had the honor to serve and partner with throughout the years....

How Your Church Can Make the Most of GivingTuesday, With or Without a Capital Campaign GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, began in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. What started as a one-day event after Thanksgiving has grown...

  5 Ways To Turn Online Platforms Into Ministry Tools If you talk with most pastors or church staff about social media, you’ll probably hear a mix of enthusiasm and exhaustion. On the one hand, social media gives churches a chance to reach people they might never...

When The Roof Leaks & The Boiler's Aging A Capital Campaign Is The Right Answer We often hear the story of an aging church building that has repairs piling up: the boiler has seen better days, the HVAC is temperamental at best, and the parking lot looks like a...

Recognize All Campaign Gifts One of the most important essentials to realizing your church capital campaign’s full potential is having clear, thoughtful plans in place to recognize all campaign gifts. Because every gift matters.   Thoughtful Recognition is...

A Guide for Church Pastors and Leaders   Practical Tools & Pastoral Insights To Inspire Generosity & Strengthen Ministry As the year draws to a close, many pastors and church leaders find themselves balancing Advent preparations, Christmas services, and...

All Saints & All Souls: A Time To Remember, Reflect, & Rejoice   As the calendar turns to November, the Church enters a sacred time set aside to remember and honor those who have gone before us in faith. All Saints Day on November 1st and All Souls Day on...

The Power of a Few How Lead Gifts Ignite Church Capital Campaign Success   Every successful church capital campaign begins with a handful of extraordinary gifts. These significant, often large, donations made at the beginning or early stages of a fundraising...

Many Hands Make Lighter Work, & Stronger Churches   Volunteers are the heart of every successful church capital campaign. They bring the energy, skills, and personal connections that transform fundraising from a financial effort into a true community mission....

St.Mary Catholic Parish, Vermilion, Ohio   At Walsh & Associates, we consider it a true privilege to walk alongside faith communities as they seek to strengthen their mission and secure their future. Partnering with St. Mary Catholic Parish in Vermilion,...

Raising Hearts & Hope   How to Craft A Powerful Case Statement For Your Church Capital Campaign When it comes to launching a successful church capital campaign, one of the most critical elements is the case statement. This “case for support” is more than a...

When churches begin dreaming about what they need – a new facility, expansion, maintenance needs, debt reduction or elimination, or ministry investment – they’re often eager to dive in. The vision feels urgent. The needs are real. Rushing ahead into a campaign without...

5 Steps To Building Your Strongest Supporters   Engaging your most influential and invested individuals during project planning can make them your strongest supporters. They create enthusiasm, build momentum, and inspire generosity throughout the church.  ...