Evangelical Development Ministry and
the Association of Christian

Development Professionals

presents...

Raising More Money

In Uncertain Times

Ministry Partnership Development - -

The Strategic Impact for

Successful Personal Support
Ministry Funding

Dear Development Colleagues,

Raising support in uncertain times can be a major barrier to taking advantage of effective ministry opportunities. But, you don't need to fear raising all the support you need to fulfill your personal call to minstry. There is hope!

Many who know how to successfully raise support in our current economic climate will have a great sense of comfort and joy. Not knowing how to respond in times like these will result in either avoiding contacting people or you may become so fearful you'll become immobilized.

Make your plans today to learn the principles and practices that will help you be more successful in developing your personal support funding. Our trainers have personally raised support in trying times like these, and, they've been successful!

I'm offering you a $50 discount on this very valuable and highly-specific help for developing a strong and stable financial support base. But, you need to register within the next four weeks -- by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.

By attending, you, your friends and fellow staff members will gain more confidence when talking to people on the phone, making face-to-face presentations, and developing friends -- all designed for raising more ministry support in uncertain times. You'll get specifc methods to increase your support.

If you, your friends and your colleagues want to enjoy the support raising process more while raising more money, then our MPD - The Strategic Impact for Successful Personal Support Ministry Funding training is your answer!

Developing support for your ministry will always have some stress, and that's okay. But, why compound it by not knowing how to raise support in our current economic climate.

You can reduce the stress by learning how to develop long-term "ministry partners." Learning this will make the difference between having a strong stable base of support and always feeling the need to raise more support because people stopped giving.

This powerful comprehensive training shows you exactly how successful concepts, principles and strategies will help you raise your support more quickly and keep the support you have longer! Don't be bound by the economy and the fear others spread around.

What you'll learn is all directed to fully funding your ministry while becoming a wiser steward and more fruitful in your ministry!

Plan now to attend ... the sooner you get this powerful training, the quicker you'll gain more support -- even in these uncertain economic times!

Sincerely,

andysig

Andy Read, President

Program Agenda/Session Titles

Principles of Successful Face-to-Face Support Raising

The 6 Critical Stages for Successful Ministry Partnership Development

The Biblical Model of Support Raising Using

Ministry Partnership Development

Getting the "Right" Support Appointments

Making Effective Support Presentations Using

Ministry Partnership Development

Your Attitude and Perspective on Ministry Partnership Development

Asking for Support, Handling Responses, and Calling Back for the Support Decision

Expanding Your List of Referral Contacts

Understanding Your Ministry Partner's Perspective

Cultivating Your Ministry Partners

Communication Strategies for Continued Support Success

Using a "Small Dinner" Strategy to Effectively Raise Support

Planning for Your Ministry Partnership Development Time

By Attending This Seminar You Can ...

Learn tried and proven concepts for raising your own support in these uncertain economic times.

Reduce your fear and frustration in developing the needed financial resources to support your ministry.

Find new ways to develop valuable new contacts that will result in new financial partners to expand your ministry resources or replace lost and slipping support.

Better understand why others raise more support in less time than you.

Learn how raising personal support is more "friend-raising" than "fund-raising."

Learn to live above the "fear of support raising."

Discover effective ministry partnership development maintenance strategies to keep friends, partners and urgently-needed funds longer with greater satisfaction on both your own part and that of the donor.

And much, much more!

Call and Register. . .

Plan now to attend, then mark your calendar now for June 1-4, 2009 -- 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 effectively raising more support for your ministry in these uncertain economic times!

This dynamic and extremely practical hands-on seminar

will help you learn specific techniques to:

1. Correctly apply biblical principles and concepts that help guide your personal support fund raising efforts.

2. Apply proven methods and strategies that help you significantly reduce the time it takes you to raise your full support and maintain it.

3. Use proven ways to surface valuable new contacts for increased support .

4. Raise more money than you ever thought possible through making effective presentations, gathering referral contacts, and writing newsletters that get read.

5. Learn proven methods from others who successfully raise their support.

As a result of this training . . .

You will be prepared to overcome the negative impact of our uncertain economic times while successfully raising more support.

You will understand the specific biblical principles, methods and strategies to help you overcome your fears and stressors in your life so that you will gain more support.

You will have a more positive attitude and outlook toward raising support that will result in many meaningful friendships that will last for eternity.

You'll be able to fully direct your energy toward achieving your goals which will result in success in every facet of your life and ministry.

COST:

Registration and all course materials are $349 per person.

Special lodging rates at the Staybridge Suites in Irving,Texas are $99 per night, 1-2 people per room.

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 three or more sessions and the registration fee for the third and following sessions will be only $199 per person.

Use the $50 off discount coupon below to save even more!

LOCATION:

The EDM Comprehensive Sessions will be held at the Staybridge Suites, 1201 Executive Circle, Irving, Texas 75038. Hotel phone (972) 465-9400.

Key learning points:

* Practical, Management, and Biblical Principles for Increased Support

* Key Tips to Improve Your Skills and Maximize the Use of the Telephone

* Two Main Elements of a Successful Presentation

* Six Key Steps for a Successful Close

* What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say About Raising Funds

* The Apostle Paul's Primary Method of Funding His Ministry

* 22 Key Principles for Getting the "Right" Appointment

* Ways to Handle Phone Conversations with Close Friends and Family

* Successful Steps for Getting More Support Appointments

* 12 Basic Steps of a Good Personal Support Presentation

* How Your Attitude and Perspective Impacts Raising Your Support

* Key Steps to Increase Your Partners' Excitement and Vision

* Taking the Fear Out of Asking for the Gift

* The Importance of "Asking for the First Gift"

* Five Imperatives When Calling the Potential Partner for a Decision

* The "Encoding" and "Bonding" Matrix

* Three Key Steps in Expanding Your List of Referral Contacts

* Effectively Cultivating and Communicating With Your Partners

* The 6 Benefits of Using the Personal Support Small Dinner Strategy

Respond now ... and use the $50 off discount coupon below to save on the cost of
your registration!

Can't Attend this Comprehensive Training Opportunity ...

EDM and ACDP will offer additional Comprehensive Training Opportunities this year ...

1) Achieving the Major Gift Advantge:

Principles and Strategies to Get Major Gifts -- July 13-16, 2009

2) Expanding Your Development Funding in Uncertain Times:

A Comprehensive Overview for Instilling the Essential Ingredients

for Increasing Your Development Funding in Uncertain Economic

Times -- August, 2009 (exact dates to be determined)

3) Direct Response Marketing Fund Development:

Keys for Multiplying Your Ministry's Income -- Sept. 7-10, 2009

4) Double Your Planned Giving Development Success:

Through the Estate & Gift Design Process -- Date TBD

Visit our website at www.edmi.org for more details or to view information about other seminars in 2009.

Save $50	Register by 5:00 PM on Tuesday May 12, 2009 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) 612-1777 or visit us at www.edmi.org.
Offer Expires: May 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM CDT