Lindsey Baker Bower

Lindsey spent years wearing many hats in the nonprofit world. Whether she was helping arts nonprofits with their messaging and content, planning a fundraising gala, writing an NEA grant proposal, or running a membership program with over 400 members, she learned how to navigate – and appreciate! – the fast-paced world of fundraising. Now, she loves sharing those hard-earned lessons with the Donorbox community.

Are Church Donations Tax Deductible?

When someone gives to a church, they’re supporting so much - the church’s mission, the work the church does in...

QR Codes for Churches – Make Tithing & Worshipping Easy

Invented in the early 1990s, these little squares called QR or Quick Response Codes are popping up everywhere these days....

Tell the Perfect Fundraising Story for Your Campaign [+Examples]

Storytelling has been a part of human communication for centuries. Stories are how we connect with each other, how we...

15 Creative & Engaging Church Fundraising Events [2025]

Like any type of fundraising, church fundraising can get stale both for you and your congregants if you aren’t coming...

8 Mobile-Friendly Platforms and Apps for Church Giving in 2025

A church-giving program is only as good as the tools it uses. You might have the best strategy to increase...

Stewardship in the Bible: A Definitive Guide for Churches

The Oxford English Dictionary defines “Stewardship” as “the responsible use of resources, especially money, time, and talents, in the service...

18 Most Interesting Church Giving Statistics [2024]

Understanding church giving can be tricky. Deciding how to update your church’s fundraising strategy can be even trickier! And that’s...

20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitude

Thanking your donors is one of the most important steps to building stronger donor relationships. But it’s normal to be...

7 Best Types of Fundraisers for Success with Your Events

Fundraising events are popular with nonprofits and charities for a reason. In addition to bringing in important funds, these different...

The Guide to Developing a Useful Case for Support [+ FAQs]

We’ve all been there - you’re working on a grant application, just hours before it’s due, and you just can’t...