Dear
Development Colleagues,
Have you ever wondered how other ministires get so many big gifts to fund their ministries while also developing meaningful relationships with their major donors?
Would you like to know what these ministires know?
Do you and your colleagues want to know how to start, sustain and expand your ministry to your major donors, prospects and others who would become involved if they knew how the Lord was blessing and using your ministry?
If you and your colleagues want answers to these questions that will result in more major gifts for your ministry, then our Achieving the Major Gift Advantage: The Principles and Strategies to Get Major Gifts training is your answer!
Learning how to find and develop long-term major "ministry partners" who will make the difference between having a strong, expanding, stable base of support and always feeling that you're not getting your fair share is presented at this training opportunity.
This powerful comprehensive training shows you exactly how to proceed to help you raise more major gifts quickly and keep them longer!
Plan now to attend ... the sooner you get this powerful training, the quicker you'll begin to get more major gifts!
Sincerely,
Andy Read, President |
Program Agenda/Session Titles
Introduction to Successful Major Gift Development
Case Statement Development: A Vital Key to Major Gifts
Prospecting: Where to Find and How to Research Major Donors
Cultivation: Creating Individual Plans of Care
Designing and Using a Cultivation Calendar
How To Succeed At Major Donor Solicitation
Understanding Board Member's Role in Major Gift Cultivation
The Role of Special Events in Major Donor Cultivation
Role of the Field Representative with Major Donors
Understanding the Nuances of Foundation Solicitation
Marketing Your Planned Giving Program to Major Donors
As a result of this training . . .
You will understand the specific biblical principles, methods and strategies to help you get major gifts for your ministry.
You will have positive results to fund your programs and projects that create meaningful friendships that will last for eternity. |
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Who Should Attend . . .
This training opportunity is valuable to both new and seasoned development professionals.
Newcomers to development will learn the dynamic strategies and tools of major donor fund raising that let you hit the ground running toward success.
Seasoned professionals will gain creative ways to handle common problems, refine your communication plans, and stimulate enthusiasm from your existing major donors for your organization's mission.
Anyone involved in interacting with major donors will benefit! |
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Where will the
EDM Comprehensive sessions be held . . .
The EDM Comprehensive Institute will be held at Turtle Hill Lodge & Conference Center in the beautiful, peaceful hill country of North Texas.
Turtle Hill Lodge is an executive-styled facility geared to serve the needs of the religious marketplace in North Texas.
Everyone will enjoy the vistas and views of the rolling hills together with great German hospitality and food while staying at Turtle Hill.
Developed to minister to churches and other non-profit ministries, Turtle Hill Lodge is focused on the adult market. With upscale ranch-style furniture, marble showers, refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, cable television and state-of-art telephones in every room, your stay is sure to be enjoyable.
Adjacent to Turtle Hill Lodge & Conference Center is Turtle Hill Golf Course, one of the most beautiful courses in North Texas. Guests of Turtle Hill Lodge receive discounts on rounds of golf played while attending an event or conference at Turtle Hill Lodge, so bring your clubs and plan to enjoy a great time on the course.
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and Register or Register Online. . .
Plan now to attend, mark your calendar for
July 14-17, 2008 -- then to register
just give us a call at (800) 255-EDMI
or visit our website at www.edmi.org
and you'll
be on your way to raising more major
gifts for your ministry! |
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By attending this dynamic and extremely practical hands-on seminar, you will learn:
1) Key strategies, principles, and programming for major donor development
2) Biblical and practical insights and "how-to's" for successful major donor development.
3) The essential ingredients for a successful major donor fund development program
4) The "best practices" for being effective with major donors
5) Biblical principles to successfully engage individuals who have the potential for making major gifts
6) Ways for increasing major gifts from those already giving to your organization.
7) How to avoid the pitfalls and embarrassing mistakes
8) Gain confidence in major donor fund development.
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Key learning points:
* The ABC's of Major Donor Development
* Biblical Examples & Principles for Major Donor Work
* Biblical Model for Major Donor Development
* Understanding the Major Donor Culture
* How Institutional Imaging and Long-Range Planning Impact Major Donor Development
* What Must Be Present for a Successful Long-Term Major Gifts Program
* Effective Major Donor Communication Strategies
* How and Where Do You "Find" Major Donors
* What to Determine Before Asking for the Major Gift
* 15 Steps for Effective Major Donor Cultivation
* Successfully Using the "Moves Management" Concept
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COST:
Registration and all course materials are $349 per person.
Three nights lodging and 9 meal package is $215 per person.
DISCOUNTS:
The discount on registration of $20 per person applies for groups of 3 or more from the same organization.
ACDP members get an additional 10% discount off the registration fee.
Register for all three sessions and the registration fee for the third session will be only $99 per person.
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