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      <title>Connecting With Perspective Donors </title>
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    There is an indirect way to inform others of your ministry calling and financial needs. It is an incremental approach that allows those of us who are more introverted to stick our “big toe” into the fundraising water. Some of the responses we get may be chilly, but the warm ones provide a good entrée for further discussions about someone’s potential for serving as a financial partner. The Apostle Paul describes this partnership in Philippians 1:4-5, “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Follow Paul’s prayer, and you will fundraise well. 
    Once a quarter, consider mailing a letter (email is an option, but you may lose some uniqueness) to potential financial partners with these elements: 
    1. Brief opening paragraph of 3-4 sentences thanking and affirming the recipient
    2. Short second paragraph describing the purpose of the letter
    3. To-the-point third paragraph inviting them to pray about servin ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donor Newsletters: Keeping Them Excited and in a Giving Mood</title>
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    Tom Ahern is the author of The Mercifully Brief Real World Guide to Raising More Money With Newsletters Than You Ever Thought Possible, another in the series of Real World Guides by Emerson & Church (2005, $24.95 U.S.).
    Research has shown that donors like to receive newsletters; the problem is that they are not always read. Author Tom Ahern says this is because so many newsletters are simply not interesting.
    Ahern has identified seven fatal flaws that nonprofits continually commit when they prepare their donor newsletters. Catch these flaws, correct them, and see how your newsletters finally do their job of keeping donors informed, enthusiastic about your cause, and writing checks for the long haul.
    Ahern's seven fatal flaws form the skeleton for his very useful book. 

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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Young Major Donors</title>
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    H. King McGlaughon, Jr., of Wachovia Wealth Management, made two important points in a recent webinar:
    The number of households that have $1 million has increased from a mere 3.5% in 1989 to 10% of households today. McGlaughon called these the "silent millionaires." They don't act rich or consume conspicuously, but they do believe in giving back to society.
    High net worth donors are younger than ever. Thirty-four percent of HNW donors are 65 plus years old. Sixty-two percent of HNW donors are between the ages of 37 and 64.
    Nonprofits often assume that large donors will be older and so overlook the many younger HNW individuals our economy has created in recent years. Read more about the characteristics of younger HNW donors, according to McGlaughon's study.
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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fundraising: Planned Giving - Part Two</title>
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    Finally, ask one of your givers to be your “guinea pig” for planned giving. Explain to him or her about your passion to engage ministry-minded generous givers in a strategy to take care of their families and fund God’s kingdom. Planned giving is a ministry you provide by facilitating an estate planning assessment that may or may not lead to an estate plan.
    If a donor to your ministry does decide to update, or create for the first time, a planned giving strategy, many times he or she will remember who “brought them to the dance.” A friend told me this past spring that Ministry Ventures is in his will!
    What donor would resonate with a planned giving approach?
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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fundraising: Planned Giving - Part One</title>
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    Not long ago I discovered that high net worth individuals (over $5 million) have 92% of their wealth in non-liquid assets, which means that business equity, real estate, stocks, bonds, homes, planes, boats, and cars make up the majority of their wealth.
    So we have 100% of ministry leaders vying for the cash of a represented 8% of the available assets for giving from these individuals! Why not pray about, build relationships around, and create a plan around the 92% available non-liquid gifts that few of us even think about?
    Like me, you probably ask, “Where do I start?” One good place is with the National Christian Foundation that has 30 local affiliates around the country. If you want more information, contact Lewis Abbott or Dan Glaze at NCF, and they will provide you with educational tools you can pass on to your givers. Also idonate.com in Kansas City offers additional services for lower end non-liquid gifts. 
    What is my planned giving strategy? Who can I reach out to help me?
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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donor Care - Part Three</title>
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    Finally, donor care means you communicate often how God is working in your life and ministry, while at the same time finding out from the giver how he or she is doing. It will be natural for your affinity to grow with couples in a similar season of life. If so, you may want enjoy getting to know each other better over dinner or at a retreat. Consider hosting a Bible study for your givers, such as Crown Financial, or think about leading an annual mentor group of six other individuals. Your investment in others invites their investment in you. You give not to get, but to express your gratitude and generosity. Givers like gifts. 
    What types of gifts do our givers like to receive? How can I invest in them spiritually?
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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donor Care - Part Two</title>
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    As said earlier, “There is no better gift than intercession to the Almighty on behalf of another.” For example, I try to pray for people on the spot when they request the need for prayer. Immediate intercession precludes me forgetting and breaking my promise to pray sometime in the future. In addition, a hand-written note or an email with a prayer encourages. Begin to build a prayer list so you can pray for someone with your spouse or family members for a season of sickness or other felt needs. Prayer means you care.
    Ministry to givers also includes being present for special occasions like births, deaths, graduations, and weddings. You need to plan for funds in your ministry budget to cover travel and accommodation expenses for those times you and your spouse are invited to attend one of these memorable events. The investment of time in the families of your donors shows your genuine concern and love for them and their children. 
    When one of our givers or a son or daughter is blessed with a new ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donor Care - Part One</title>
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What is donor care?  It is meaningful ministry to the giver so they feel cared for and appreciated.  Jesus said it well, “Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing.  Giving, not getting, is the way.  Generosity begets generosity.” (Luke 6:38, The Message)  At Ministry Ventures, our approach to fundraising is to first give and then trust God for the gifts.  We care for donors because we want to model generosity and gratitude.  We believe that the Lord blesses meaningful ministry to givers.


 
Donor care begins with prayer.  There is no better gift than intercession to the Almighty on behalf of another. I love how Paul framed this for those who invested in him,  “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel . . . And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to dis ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fundraising: Presentation Skills- Part Three</title>
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I cannot stress enough the value of listening so you can learn during your time with ministry investors.  Leave your phone in the car, and look them in the eyes as you converse together.  Their ideas are usually timely, and their overall wisdom is refreshing.  Write down what they say, and follow through with what makes sense to better your ministry.  Also write down ideas of how you can help them with people connections, resource referrals, and prayer support.  Timely follow-up and follow-through communicate that you care and that you are competent to complete the task.  Always dress neatly and smartly, while carrying an attitude of humility and humor. 



Presentation skills can be learned, so in the beginning you may even script out what you want to say.  Write out the key points in a narrative, and then take an outlined version with you.  The Holy Spirit anoints preparation, so prepare your heart and mind.



How can I learn to listen more and talk less? What advice has a donor given me recently ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fundraising: Presentation Skills- Part Two</title>
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Tools are welcome facilitators of conversation.  Two that are extremely helpful are a more formal PowerPoint presentation and an informal one-page Ministry Overview.  The PowerPoint should not exceed 20 to 25 slides and be concise, clear, and compelling.  It needs to be visually inviting with graphics, your ministry branding, and pictures.  PowerPoint presentations are most effective with larger groups and in a more structured environment.  You can also print out a copy of the presentation and review it in a one-on-one appointment.  






Another effective fundraising tool is the Ministry Overview, which is an executive summary of your ministry plan.  Full of bulleted statements, it defines your vision, mission, values, boards of directors and advisors, history and calling into ministry, growth strategy, prayer strategy, results, and current needs.  The Ministry Overview can be covered in detail, alluded to, or it can be left behind and read by the giver candidate at a more convenient time. 


Wh ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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