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Evangelical Development Ministry and
the Association of Christian
Development Professionals
presents...
Keys for Improving
Your Development Department
for Peak Performance --
Instilling the Essential Ingredients
for a Successful Development Program
Dear Development Colleagues,
 
     Do you need more tried and proven fund development strategies to help you raise more money?
 
     If your answer to this question is, "Yes" ... then this one-of-a-kind opportunity is for you!
 
      You'll gain all the essential ingredients for a highly-successful development program.
 
      You'll learn the most productive and comprehensive strategies for turning your entire organization, including your Board, administration and staff, into a harmonious, productive development team!
 
      You will also learn how to avoid common pitfalls and embarrassing mistakes, while gaining confidence in fund development.
 
      And you'll receive a comprehensive course study guide and formulas for establishing the best practices.
 
      Also, I'm offering you a $50 discount on this very valuable and highly specific help for developing a strong and stable financial support base for your ministry organization.  But, you need to register by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 25, 2008.
                       
                         Sincerely,

andysig

                                
 
 
                                              Andy Read, President 
Some of the Topics We'll Cover . . .
 
An Overview of Successful Ministry Development
 
Introduction and Defining Development

 
Biblical Perspectives of Stewardship and Fund Raising
 
The Balance of Priorities -- a Discussion of the Theology, the Principle, the Philosophy, the Ethics and the Structure of the Development Program.
 
Seven Key Essential Imperatives to Successful Development.
 
Overview of the Development Program
 
The Basics -- Public Relations, Recruiting and Fund Development
 
Foundational Aspects for Getting Started in Development

 
Getting Foundation Grants
 
Basics of Effective Direct Marketing
 
Developing Funds from Major Donors
 
Raising Funds Through Current Giving Programs
 
Here's Your Opportunity to Receive Quality Development Training for the Christian Development Professional ...

This dynamic seminar 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.
 
This one-of-a-kind seminar presents the essential ingredients for a successful development program and is especially helpful to newcomers in development. 

You'll learn the strategies for turning your entire organization, including your Board, administration and staff, into a harmonious, productive development team.
 
Register Online or Call and Register . . . Plan now to attend, then mark your calendar now for September 15-18, 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 instilling the essential ingredients for effectively raising all the support you need for your ministry!
 

This session will provide . . .

1)  An overview of development along with biblical perspectives of stewardship and fund raising.

2) The balance of priorities for successful development programming.

3)  The seven key essential imperatives for successful development, and

4) The basics for a comprehensive development program including direct marketing, foundation grant solicitation, current giving programs and developing funds from major donors.

 
Who should attend . .

This seminar is valuable to both new and seasoned professionals.

Newcomers -- 

As a newcomer to development you'll learn the dynamic strategies and tools of fund raising that let you hit the ground running toward success.

Seasoned Professionals --
 
Seasoned professionals will find creative ways to handle common problems, refine management shills, and stimulate enthusiasm for fund raising.
 
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.
Must call for this benefit.

ACDP members get an additional 10% discount off the registration fee.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.
This offer available online:
Register Online

 

Use the $50 off discount coupon below to save even more!
This offer available online:

Register Online 

 
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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 -- not another camp.  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.
Save $50 Register by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 25, 2008 using this special coupon and save $50 on your cost of registration.  This coupon is transferable -- so if you can't attend we encourage you to share the offer with friends and colleagues to maximize their effectiveness in raising organizational, missionary or personal support.  Fax your registration to (940) 759-5086 or visit us at www.edmi.org.
Offer Expires: August 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM CDT 
 
Evangelical Development Ministry, Inc. | PO Box 814809 | Dallas | TX | 75381