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Telling A Sacred Place’s Story

We can help sacred places measure and showcase their value to the community through research, analysis, and consulting.

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Highlighting the Impact of Sacred Places

Sacred places serve as community hubs but often struggle to show their impact and inspire support from the very community they serve. We believe more effective storytelling starts with gaining a better understanding of the true impact a sacred place has.

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Rural Halo Report

This report, published in December 2021, shares the results of the first statewide study of the economic impact of rural congregations. The study finds rural United Methodist congregations in North Carolina contribute $735,000 on the average to their towns and counties, and 72% of those benefiting from programs housed in UMC churches are not members of those congregations. Read on to learn more!

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Urban Halo Report

A 2016 study, conducted by Partners with Ram Cnaan, Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice, found that the average urban historic sacred place generates over $1.7 million in economic impact annually. Read more about the findings of the study on urban historic sacred places.

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Halo Studies

Helping Assess A Congregation’s Social and Economic Impact

A Halo Study quantifies the social, economic, and civic impact of a sacred place, helping congregations advocate for support and community-wide fundraising. Partners can help you by conducting this research and building a case for your value.

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Digital Tool

Public Value Tool

Calculate the public value and economic impact of you congregation’s community programs. The data the tool provides can help you think of your faith community in new ways, elevate the way that civic leaders perceive you, and aid in both internal and external fundraising efforts.

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Public Value Tool
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We have been extremely satisfied with the work of the consultants and those who assisted with technical questions or concerns. The consultants provided excellent advice and guidance as we formed our steering committee and worked through the process of completing this first phase. Even with delays related to the pandemic and the flow of work, everyone has been diligent and positive in their efforts to help us finish our work.

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Other Studies We Can Conduct

Maximize your Support with a Feasibility Study

Partners’ Readiness Study combines community impact analysis with fundraising feasibility to assess a congregation’s strengths and giving potential. Through stakeholder interviews and space-use evaluations, we identify opportunities to enhance funding, expand partnerships, and strengthen community ties. The final report provides clear recommendations to prepare for a successful, broad-based campaign.

Understand your Landscape with a Discovery Study

Partners’ Readiness Study combines community impact analysis with fundraising feasibility to assess a congregation’s strengths and giving potential. Through stakeholder interviews and space-use evaluations, we identify opportunities to enhance funding, expand partnerships, and strengthen community ties. The final report provides clear recommendations to prepare for a successful, broad-based campaign.

Conduct a Comprehensive Readiness Study to Launch New Campaigns

Partners’ Readiness Study combines community impact analysis with fundraising feasibility to assess a congregation’s strengths and giving potential. Through stakeholder interviews and space-use evaluations, we identify opportunities to enhance funding, expand partnerships, and strengthen community ties. The final report provides clear recommendations to prepare for a successful, broad-based campaign.

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Showcase the Impact of Your Sacred Place

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