McConkey-Johnston International

McConkey-Johnston International...
Consulting for Christian nonprofit organizations and ministries.

McConkey-Johnston helps Christian non-profit organizations with fund raising/resource development, marketing, management, organizational development, and systems and software. With 40 years in the industry, the firm headed by William McConkey and Larry Johnston is one of the most recognized, experienced and trusted names among consulting firms in the Christian marketplace. Do you need to learn how to raise money? We'll help you accomplish your goals...

We Can Help You Raise the Money You Need...

Whether you’re a brand new development director or have been in the business for 20 years, we can help you achieve your objectives. Need help building a development department? Launching a capital campaign? Starting a major gifts effort? Are you considering rebranding your organization? Our extensive experience and service offerings cover these and much more. Read our staff biographies and you’ll see why people count on M/J when they need help. Be sure to review our newest FREE ARTICLES to help you navigate the turbulent waters of today’s economy. Let us know what your interests or concerns are. We’ll be happy to get in touch!

FREE Monthly Fundraising Help...

Join the thousands who subscribe to M/J's monthly e-Briefing -- practical helps, how-tos and resources designed that will help you through the whitewater of ministry marketing, management and development! CLICK HERE to receive the M/J e-Briefing absolutely FREE!

SAVE THE DATE... The 2010 M/J Fall Development Conference!!

It's coming soon! The 9th Annual M/J Fall Development Conference will be held in Colorado Springs October 17 - 20! A fabulous conference in a fabulous location... Yes, due to popular demand we're returning to the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, the premier resort and conference center in Colorado Springs. You won't believe the special pricing we've negotiated at this spectacular four-diamond facility. Even better, we've actually LOWERED our conference registration fee to make this the most affordable training experience possible. CLICK HERE to see the details -- and SAVE THE DATE for the M/J Fall Conference!

New M/J Staff Blogs...

"How Bored is Your Board?" It's a question you should be asking yourself if you expect your board members to be taking an active interest in your ministry. If you think they're naturally active and involved, think again! Larry's newest blog reveals some of the problems of "bored boards."

Marketing guru Regis McKenna is famous for pounding home the notion that "marketing is everything and everything is marketing." But unless you're viewing the most important aspect of marketing as understanding the needs and wants of your donors, then you're really not getting it! M/J president Larry Johnston's blog asks one of the most important questions for development professionals to consider: "What's on your donors' wish list?" Even more important, what should you do about it? For the simple but powerful answers, be sure to visit Larry's blog by clicking here...

What's the most important word in marketing and fundraising? M/J vice president Jeff McLinden's newest blog zeroes in on one of the biggest problems that affects ministry nonprofits...and why they so frequently fail to COMMUNICATE with donors! The principle is simple -- but it takes persistence to make it work. Visit Jeff's blog by clicking here...

M/J VP Barry McLeish asks a fundamental question that confounds more than a few nonprofits: "Where should I compete?" With the level of competition that exists in the nonprofit marketplace, the answer is critical to your success! Read Barry's blog here...

Important New Article...

Communication in CRISIS... Are You Being Heard? by Jeff McLinden
M/J vice president Jeff McLinden shows how the recent tragedy in Haiti provides valuable lessons for every nonprofit and ministry organization in how to (or how NOT to) communicate in the midst of a crisis. Are you prepared? You WILL be -- after you read this important article!

What About the M/J Fall Conference...?

The Annual M/J Fall Conference is back! Realizing that many ministries were forced to trim training and travel budgets in 2008 and 2009, the M/J Fall Conference decided to take a year off after eight consecutive years providing the very best in development, marketing and management training. However, after resting for a year in 2009, the M/J Fall Conference returns this October Plan now to attend this one-of-a-kind training and learning event! Learn more here...

To quote a former attendee, "If you can only attend one training conference this year, make it the McConkey-Johnston Fall Conference!"

Helping you chart your course...