| Once you've mastered the basics and established your foundation, turn your attention to making it work. Five areas factor heavily into success: - Prayer. Prayer must be the cornerstone for everything the foundation does. Pray each day for the community and the foundation's impact on the community. Pray for meeting the God-given goals of givers as well as the Christ-like thoughts, actions, and work of the LCF staff and leadership.
- Relationships with givers. Intentionally discover, develop, educate, and nurture faithful givers. These can be individuals, families, corporations, and other foundations. Building relationships with these givers is crucial. The foundation should also seek out professional advisors who influence giving and seek out affiliations with other ministries to which your foundation may provide support services.
- Community transformation. Envision what can transform the community in ways that please God. Then research ministries, identify strategic initiatives for these ministries, and define grant strategies to make your vision bring lasting change to your community.
- Communication. A foundation must consistently communicate its purpose, activities, and results. Develop and implement a plan to accomplish this important aim through a number of channels.
- Administration. Develop your way for administering the daily business of the LCF and supporting your givers.
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