Walsh Wisdom

  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.  ...

St. George’s Episcopal Surpasses Campaign Goal With Overwhelming Support At Walsh & Associates, we have the privilege of walking alongside churches as they dream, discern, and build for the future. Recently, we partnered with St. George Episcopal Church in Dayton,...

5 Step Clarity Plan Why Do Church Capital Campaigns Stall? Capital campaigns can be powerful opportunities for churches to grow, serve, and reach more people. But when churches launch with unclear goals or vague plans, they often run into roadblocks that slow momentum...

Fall is a Fresh Season to Re-Engage With Your Communities As summer comes to a close, September offers a fresh season for churches to reengage with their communities. From our experience working alongside churches, we’ve seen how this time of year naturally invites a...

Why Capital Campaigns & Stewardship Work Better Apart   Can You Combine a Capital Campaign with Annual Stewardship? Yes… But Should You? When a church launches a capital campaign, it’s natural to wonder whether it can, or should, be combined with the annual...