What is a SWOT Analysis? Typically, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis is conducted in a group setting – ideally in-person but may be a cameras-on virtual meeting – with a facilitator moving a brainstorm-styled conversation through the … Continue Reading →
Whether you’ve got a new idea for an outreach effort or are a part of an established organization or effort, crafting a strong mission and vision statement is important for success. Having a succinct conversation starter with your leadership, potential … Continue Reading →
In our recent article about how to effectively implement ideas for outreach ministry, we mentioned that researching existing services is arguably the most important step, particularly when capacity and resources are limited. For those who are new to this kind … Continue Reading →
It can be frustrating to have a great idea for outreach ministry but not know how to move from idea to implementation at your church. You know that to have success with addressing a need, you’ll need volunteers and funding. … Continue Reading →
Grant opportunities for Episcopal communities in the Diocese of Atlanta are not limited to those offered by the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia. The following is an overview of grants potentially available to parishes in Middle and … Continue Reading →
Today ECF announces three Spring 2025 grant recipients: Community Helping Place in Dahlonega, Family Promise of Athens, and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Monroe. Spring 2025 Grant Recipients Community Helping Place, in partnership with St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Dahlonega, has … Continue Reading →
The grant writing profession was born out of nonprofits’ challenges in finding the capacity and expertise to write competitive applications. The information funders request via their applications can feel daunting, an obstacle to overcome, and sometimes even superfluous. This is … Continue Reading →
In community discernment as defined by the Social Discernment Cycle, action flows from a foundation of prayer and reflection. This principle, often called “contemplative action,” ensures that steps taken are both intentional and spiritually grounded. In her book The Soul … Continue Reading →
When undertaking community discernment and social analysis, the next step after observation is to select and examine the social structure we wish to understand. This process can occur during several prayerful gatherings with your outreach committee or discernment group. Choose … Continue Reading →
Grants from ECF are intended to help parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta deepen their impact in the community. We often receive grant requests for existing ministries which are looking to increase their capacity or have a capital need. But … Continue Reading →