[monster]

$40,000 by Dec 1 is a big ask. I work my Butt off all year to raise less than half of that. But that's for an ongoing campaign.

How many members does your church have?

Do you have 501c3 tax exempt status i.e. are donations deductable?

This is what our school does.

First of all, divide the money you need by the number of members, and make sure everyone is aware of how much needs to be raised per person. Then start by asking for direct donations from members who can afford it, to cover their share, or more if then can, or just what then can afford, and ask those employed by businesses who do charitable donation matching to make sure their employers cough up.

Then work out how much is left and get a big ole thermometer thingy set up in a very public place near the building. And put a secure donation receptacle near it.

Then report back here with how much still needs to be raised.