Read on for important announcements, fundraising resources, and Jessica's final summer post.
First off, we are completely excited to have released our new book "Grants for Christian Ministries and More!" You've seen a little information about it on the blog, but now we have a page up on our website where you can get more details. Whether you are an international ministry, a Christian school, a grant writer, development director, this book has the answers for you. We have been receiving phenomenal reviews from many elite groups all across the USA. Visit the webpage to see what people are saying!
Secondly, just a look ahead, but we are going to have more authors writing for our blog this fall. To make sure that you don't miss any posts, click the "Syndication" tab on the home page of the blog so that you can begin following all the posts. Here is the direct link for you to subscribe to the feed: http://blogs.christianfoundationgrants.com/Rss.aspx
Third, if you are looking for more fundraising resources, be sure to join our e-newsletter. Go to www.christianfoundationgrants.com and you will see a sign-up box there at the bottom of the page. Our monthly newsletters will inform you of upcoming grant deadlines, provide grant-writing tips, and keep you up to date with the latest non-profit news.
Fourth, you saw all the changes we made to our website design, so now we want to invite you to enjoy the many inside changes we have made. We have been working on adding even more foundations to our database! For instance, we just did research on the state of Texas, and there are now are 450 Texas foundations in our database that all accept applications and have a history of faith-based giving! Learn more about how you can find foundations in your state by using the CFG Insider.
Lastly, a note from Jessica:
Hello friends! Thanks for following along with my writing this summer. It has been fun to respond to emails and learn about ministry life from all across the world. I will plan to continue writing with CFG, but it will be on a more limited basis. Still, if you want to ask me questions, just send me an email or find me on LinkedIn (see the bottom of this post for that information)
As I close, I want to encourage all of you to continue in the good fight. Life may seem daunting, but live life in Christ. The chaos, uncertainty, and tragedy will not make much more sense, but it is not our call to understand. Let us live the questions. There is a foundation of grace & Christ's beautiful sovereignty upholding us through it all.
The story is going to be good. I know I have said it many times, but keep perspective. When you have lost so much, remember the riches of Christ. When you feel alone, remember that He is Emmanuel. He is trustworthy. Live well, friends. Grace to you! ~Jessica High
-- Jessica High manages marketing and research at Christian Foundation Grants (www.christianfoundationgrants.com) which is a subscription database of foundations that provide grants to faith based organizations. iDonate.com is a website (www.iDonate.com) that allows ministries to receive non cash gifts online