Welcome to Compassion by Design's monthly email newsletter for nonprofits: where effective service meets real compassion. Join David Mills and others from the Compassion by Design team as they explore the opportunities for churches and other ministries to serve their communities with impact and meaning. The newsletter will help you to orient your "service compass" toward true north (that is, real service) that fits the mission of the church and offers impact for needy communities.

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(Articles)

Not Back, Not by A Long Shot
by Larry Pierce, Compassion by Design Staff Writer

The news may be portraying a completely restored New Orleans two years after Hurricane Katrina, but the reality is not as dazzling. Nearly two years after the events, many residents are still homeless. Thanks to local nonprofits, the people of East New Orleans are not yet without hope. Click here for details on the rebuilding of New Orleans>

Accelerate Your Funding
by David Mills, Founder of 'Compassion by Design'

Establishing your mission is important, but so is being able to fund it. Compassion by Design has provided training to more than 10,000 organizations nationwide and won more than 35 million in grant dollars. Learn how applying for and receiving grants can affect the growth and effectiveness of your ministry. Click here to learn how Compassion by Design can aid in accelerating your funding>

(News&Announcements)

'Needs Assessment Kit' Available in August
Get a step-by-step guide to conduct an assessment of your communities needs

Now you can not only take the 'Community Needs Assessment Training' but also get the kit! Available this August, the kit will take you step by step to get your church focused on compassionate service that gets the kind of results you were looking for when you got into church planting. Contact us for Order Information >

(Conferences&Trainings)

Community Ministry Institute:
Coming to Indianapolis August 4

Discover how to engage your community as a new church, or as a church seeking revitalization. Create hundreds of new relationships as a result of this community needs assessment approach that will connect the unique gifts of your congregation to the critical needs of your community. Community Ministry Institute Info>

Church Plant: Needs Assessment Training
August 14-16 in the Washington, DC metro area

'Reaching Beyond Demographics: Preparing for Service' is a 3-day training to help you focus your new church on compassionate service that gets the kind of results that you were looking for when you got into church planting. Needs Assessment Training Info >

Quick Start: Ready for Funding:
Coming in October to North Carolina and New York cities

Training designed for organizations that have developed a heart for their communities, have experience in providing services, but haven't grown their capacity to secure grant funds and contracts. This training process is a pre-requisite for direct grant support service offered by Compassion by Design. Ready for Funding Info >