Impactful Fundraising - Community & Congregation
At ARK, we believe that effective fundraising is both a collective mission and a journey of faith. We empower churches to engage their congregation and the wider community, turning fundraising into a united effort that builds stronger connections and amplifies impact.
Our fundraising approach
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Engaging the Congregation and Community
Fundraising starts by involving both the congregation and the wider community right from the beginning
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Expert Fundraising Guidance and Building Faith in the Process
We recognize that successful fundraising is as much about faith and trust as it is about strategy
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The Power of Phased Fundraising
A phased approach not only helps secure funding but also builds trust with funders by allowing them to see tangible results at each stage
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Engaging the Congregation and Community
Community and Congregation Involvement:
We guide churches to invite local residents, businesses, and stakeholders into the fundraising process. In particular, we want to encourage the church community to organise campaigns and tap into their workplaces as potential sources of support,.This engagement not only raises funds but also fosters a sense of shared ownership and mission.
Creative Campaigns: We help churches design innovative ways to involve their congregation and community in raising funds, using their skills, networks, and creativity to generate resources that will support the church’s mission.
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Transform your community space and make a lasting impact.
Contact us to start your journey with ARK.
Frequently asked questions
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We’ve recruited the discipline of design to provide language and tools that help make sense of the creative process.
Design is often thought of having a tangible output and associated with disciplines like graphic design or product design.
Design Thinking is an attempt at providing a system for the creative process. The best way to explain this is to look at Design Thinking’s most popular and simple diagram: the Double Diamond.
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The Double Diamond is a design-led thinking framework that structures the creative process into four phases: Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver. This methodology helps participants explore a wide range of possibilities before narrowing down to the best solutions.
You can read more about the method at the Design Council.
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The phrase “what’s in your hands” draws inspiration from the Exodus narrative, where God asks Moses, "What is that in your hand?" (Exodus 4:2). Moses, holding only a staff, was empowered by God to use it to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. This story reminds us that what we already have—our gifts, talents, resources, and time—can be powerful tools for impact and transformation when we place them in God’s hands.
“What’s in your hands” encourages us to reflect on the unique resources and abilities we possess. It’s about recognizing that each of us has something valuable to contribute, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem. Whether it’s your professional skills, personal experiences, time, or finances, we believe that these can be used to serve others, drive cultural renewal, and bring about meaningful change in our communities.
This concept is foundational to how we approach new ventures, encouraging everyone to step forward in faith, using what they have to collaborate, support one another, and be part of a larger mission. It’s a call to action to give back and serve with gratitude and generosity, trusting that what’s in your hands, when offered to God, can achieve extraordinary things.
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Missio Dei is translated as God’s Mission: the Christian belief that God is on a mission to fix something, to redeem something, to make things new.
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The story we live in is the story we live out.
God's unfolding story is one of renewal, bringing back humanity and creation into a right relationship with him. Knowing how God has done this in the past, shapes how we might see God at work today.
Our buildings often carry marks of this story. Why was it initially built? How was it first used? What demand is there for it today? All our important questions to ask and prayerfully discern for how it might be used today.