One of the most significant teachings from God is fostering the spirit of generosity towards others by providing aid to those in need. Church members willingly extend a helping hand and give their assistance to others, through actions such as aiding the less fortunate, persons with disabilities, teaching children, or even lending support to a troubled neighbor or fellow church member. It is all notably done with the use of the church’s own funds, which are willingly provided from each member’s wallet.
Unfortunately, funds can be limited, so one of the ways a church can gather more money is through fundraisers. While the choir is known for singing beautiful songs of praise and worship for the congregation, choir members form a community of their own as well. According to research from Chorus America, the experience of singing and being part of the choral community makes the members more likely to contribute. Here are just some ways on how members of the choir are able to accomplish it.
Concerts for a cause
A popular method for choirs to raise funds is by having benefit concerts, where choir members can sing and perform various songs to help raise or spread awareness for a certain cause. It’s a great way for choir members to show off their gifts and talent for audiences to enjoy, while helping earn money to lend aid to those in need. Funds are usually earned from ticket or table purchases, event sponsorships and any possible donations. In these times, holding a physical concert venue may be rather difficult, so some companies or organizations make use of virtual concerts to reach viewers.
Plan events and campaigns
Nowadays, more industries are trying to spread awareness and use their profits to promote social altruism. Fashion industries, for instance, sometimes use churches as a space to host programs or workshops for charity where they can teach children about topics like fashion, business, or crafting. In the same manner, your church can try organizing fun activities, like hosting small gatherings that are choir-related where people can register and participate. It is understandable that most would be wary of physical meetings at this point in time, going virtual could be a viable option. Another well-known method for raising funds that doesn’t need face-to-face interaction is through the use of crowdfunding campaigns where you can request for donations. It doesn’t require a lot of costly preparation, and is easily accessible through the internet. With the right network and connections, it’s possible to gather the right amount of funds for your cause.
Record original music
If you think your choir’s got the talent with their amazing voices and skilled musicians, it’s possible some may be interested in buying an album, or cover of their songs. A good way of promoting your church choir and allowing Christian songs to reach others is through selling CDs or albums. Do keep in mind that just because your church is a nonprofit organization, it doesn’t make it exempted from copyright. Thankfully, through the Christian Copyright Solutions and Christian Copyright Licensing International, you can acquire the right license so you can legally sell your CDs. Copyright aside, your church might also be interested in producing its own unique songs. There are various recording studios out there that are available and willing to record your choir’s original music, it’s only a matter of choosing the right one that’s suited for your choir.
Every member of the church has their own way of contributing to a cause. While some may feel discouraged, or perhaps even at a loss on what they are capable of giving, every member has the opportunity to make use of God’s gifts to allow them to contribute in their own unique way. Any member who has a willing and generous heart is always welcome to come and help give in the church and for the community.
