Archive for July, 2009

Old Retired Guys Serve on Jobsites

Posted on July 20th, 2009 by Brenda Reyes

.ORG Groups Serve During Construction

We were introduced to the first .ORG group at Grace Baptist Church of White Salmon, WA. Ken Block, one of the original .ORG group, said there were a group of retired men that wanted to be involved. They would joke around on the jobsite about being the Old Retired Guys. “ Read more…

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Construction Costs Dropping: Build Now!

Posted on July 20th, 2009 by Brenda Reyes

Construction activity down 44% nationwide:

your ministry can save by building now!

Yes, we’ve all noticed the continued slowing of residential and commercial construction throughout the country. Well, it’s official… a Forbes.com article reported by Oxford Analytica (7/14/09) said that “in the first quarter, real non-residential construction activity is estimated to have declined at a record annualized 44% rate.”

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Comments (1) Categories: Building Projects, Churches, Colleges, Construction Costs, Non-Profits, Schools, Supply Savings
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Ten Secrets of Successful Fundraisers

Posted on July 20th, 2009 by Brenda Reyes

Strengthen your development program today!

Jerry Twombly, author of Hearing from God, a fabulous book studied by BGW clients in their capital campaigns across the country, has shared some information that can’t be missed! The free ebook Ten Secrets of Successful Fundraisers has reported record downloads. Fundraising executives from around the world have read it and passed it on to others who are burdened with the challenge of raising money in difficult times.

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