Can this cohort help my church?

Yes! There are proven relationship building principles used in the development world that will work equally well for your congregation.

Applying these proven strategies will help you:

• Meet the challenge of your annual budget.
• Develop long-term strategies for income growth.
• Pay off long-term debt and build strategic reserves.

As a member of the 2022 Fundraising Leadership Cohort, you will learn:

• What development professionals know about givers that churches often do not.
• How to competently tell your story to build giver relationships.
• How to position the ministry as “worthy to receive my gifts.”
• How to leverage estate, planned, and non-cash gifts for Kingdom work.
• How to use the 10/90 Asset Iceberg to fund ministry expansion.

As the Senior Leader,
you constantly weigh cost
versus results.

So, what can you reasonably expect from attending and/or sending your development-fundraising staff member to the 2022 Fundraising Leadership Cohort?

VALUE—Ministries commonly pay $5,000 (or more) per month for fundraising consulting services. For the cost of just a few days of consulting, you will receive multiple months of training, coaching, analysis, and program implementation – all applied to your unique ministry context.

SYNERGY—Your development staff member will learn to work effectively with your office to maximize results by leveraging your involvement. This synergy can raise more money and lighten your leadership burden. In addition, you are invited to join your staff member on-site for “Synergy Days” April 3-5.

ACTIONABLE—With our focus on skills and strategies, you can think of the cohort as strong on principle—and biased toward time-proven, biblically sound action that builds key relationships and raises money for Kingdom work.