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Presents . . .
 
Two Unique Comprehensive Development Training Opportuites Designed Specifically for Christian Organizations
WHAT:
 
Three Unique Comprehensive Development Training Opportunities Designed Specifically for Those Serving in Christian Organizations
 
WHEN:
 
July 14-17, 2008
Register Online
 
 
WHERE:
 
The beautiful Turtle Hill Lodge & Conference Center in Muenster, Texas -- just a short drive north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
 
Enjoy the beautiful setting, great German food and executive-style accommo-dations at Turtle Hill Lodge & Conference Center.
 

Special lodging room rate of $49  per night applies when you mention the EDM/ACDP Development Training Workshops

This offer available online:
Register Online 

 
Reservations:
 
Call Turtle Hill directly at:
(940) 759-5088
 
 
SCHEDULE:
 
Registration will begin at 1:00 pm on the first day.  The sessions begin at 2:00 pm and they will conclude at 4:30 pm on the last day.
 
 
 
COST:
 
Registration and all course materials: $349 per person
 
Lodging and 9 meal package:  $215 per person
 
 
DISCOUNTS:
 

Discount of $20 per person for groups of 3 or more from the same organization.

Must call for this benefit.

 
 

ACDP members get a 10% discount.

This offer available online:
Register Online 

 
 

Register for all three sessions and the registration fee for the third session will be only $99 per person.

Must call for this benefit.

 
 
Use the discount coupon below to save even more!
 
 
EDM Registration Hotline:
 
(800) 255-EDMI (3364)
Dear Development Colleagues
 
     Please mark your calendar and then plan to join with other development professionals at the upcoming Comprehensive  Development Training Opportunites to be held this year at the beautiful Turtle Hill Lodge & Conference Center in the rolling "hill country" of North Texas.
 
     You'll want to gain insights from experienced development professionals who can help you raise more money for your organization by the end of this year while also helping prepare you for increased giving to your organization in 2009!
 
     You can choose from two information-packed and insightful training sessions that will be offered:
 
1)  Achieving the Major Gift Advantage:
     Principles and Strategies to Get Major Gifts.
 
2)  Keys for Improving Your Development Plan:
     A Comprehensive Development Overview
 
     You're invited to participate in these important four-day events ... bring others from your team and gain even more valuable knowledge.  The EDM Comprehensive Development Training Opportunites are specifically and uniquely designed to offer practical information that will help you raise more money for your ministry organization.
 
     Because of Calvary,
 
andysig
 
 

     Andy Read

P.S.  Be sure to check out the special savings and gift
         certificate below.
Choose the sessions you'll attend . . .
Achieving the Major Gift Advantage:
Principles and Strategies to Get Major Gifts
 

      You'll gain practical insights and "how-to's" to lead you in your understanding of how you can profit from a major donor program as a newcomer to development, as well as keys for increasing your effectiveness as a seasoned professional who calls on major donors. 

 

      At this dynamic training, that's highly interactive and taught by experienced development professionals with both the educational and practical experience in major donor fund development, you'll learn key strategies, principles, and programming elements to be successful at major donor development

 

      This one-of-a-kind training opportunity presents the essential ingredients for a successful major donor fund development program.  You'll learn the "best practices" for being effective with major donors, while following biblical principles to successfully engage individuals who have the potential for making major gifts, as well as increasing those already giving to your organization.

 

      Successful strategies will be shared to help raise more money from major donors for your cause!  You will also learn how to avoid the pitfalls and embarrassing mistakes, while gaining confidence in major donor fund development.

 
Keys for Improving Your Total Development Plan:
A Comprehensive Development Overview for Instilling the Essential Ingredients for a HIghly-Successful Development Program
 
      This dynamic one-of-a-kind comprehensive training opportunity
has in-depth content, it's highly interactive and taught by experienced development professionals with both the educational and practical experience to address the subjects at hand.  They're all committed Christians and are actively involved in the marketplace.
 
      The essential ingredients for a successful development program will be presented and is especially helpful to newcomers in development.  You'll learn the strategy for turning your entire organization, including your Board, administration and staff, into a harmonious, productive development team.

 
      Successful development strategies to help you raise  more money will be presented and you'll also learn how to avoid pitfalls and embarrassing mistakes, while gaining confidence in fund development.  Practices will be provided.
 
      This seminar is valuable to both new and seasoned professionals.  As a newcomer to development you'll learn the dynamic strategies and tools of fund raising that let you hit the ground running toward your success.  This seminar will teach seasoned professionals creative ways to handle common problems, refine management s
kills, and stimulate enthusiasm for fund raising.

What you learn in these comprehensive four--day sessions could help you raise significantly more money by the end of this calendar year!
Special Savings
 
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Members of the Association of Christian Development Professionals save 10% off the regular tuition rate.
 
Teams of 3 or more from the same organization will save $20 per person.  Regular tuition of $349 reduced to $329.
 

Register for all three of the comprehensve training opportuites and the tuition rate is for the third session is only $99 per person.
(This offer not available with online registration.)
 

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Evangelical Development Ministry, Inc.
PO Box 814809
Dallas, Texas 76252
 
Toll Free:
800.255.EDMI (3364)
 
Fax:
940.759.5086

The Evangelical Development Ministry (EDM) was founded in 1987 as a

non-profit ministry which exists to serve evangelical organizations in the critical areas of resource management and development through research, training, and counseling provided by a ministry-oriented team of experienced development, management, and discipleship professionals so that the cause of Christ and His kingdom is advanced through wise stewardship and increased ministry  fruitfulness.

 

Compare our experience -- EDM has been offering training designed exclusively for Christian ministries since 1987 and our team has over 80 years of combined development and management experience.  Years of satisfied customers from organizations like:

 

Campus Crusade For Christ CBMC of USA CBN -- The 700 Club The JesusFilm Project Azusa Pacific University Christian Research Institute Americans United For Life Greater Europe Mission Far East Broadcasting Company Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fuller Theological Seminary   Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Mission Aviation Fellowship Teen Challenge The Navigators Youth for Christ Youth With A Mission Food for the Hungry The Master's College World Vision and many more.

$50 Gift Certificate
If you register at least three (3) weeks before the start of any comprehensive training opportunity and use this special coupon you'll save $50 off your tuition fee.  This coupon must be printed and presented at the time of registration. The coupon is transferable, so you are encouraged to share this offer with friends and other fellow development professionals.
This offer available online: Register Online
Call our registration "hot line" -- (800) 255-EDMI (3364) -- to reserve your place today .
Offer Expires: May 29, 2008 for Session #1;  Register Now!
                           June 23, 2008 for Session #2; Register Now!
                           and August 25, 2008 for session #3 Register Now!
Evangelical Development Ministry | PO Box 814809 | Dallas | TX | 76252