ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This is part 2 of How to fund raise for fundraising for local churches and missions.

EPISODE TIMESTAMP - TRANSCRIPT

0.20 Simple practical activities the local church can carry out to maximise fundraising and improve connections & ongoing communications with their congregants

5.00 the importance of growing relationships during times of crisis

5.30 organisation social change agent and lack of systems which inhibit local churches from responding effectively & engaging expertise in the congregation

7.45 Money follows a strong vision. The pastor and their role strengths and how they might not necessarily be the strategist for fundraising. Inviting other gifts

9.15 Churches spreading their selves thin with limited capacity trying to do too much & how to understand your community needs first

11.15 using stories and testimonies of success led by a gifted communicator and the importance of transparency so congregants know how the church is using their money to change lives

12.45 The importance of creating space during the church service to communicate efforts in terms of community activities and fundraising

14.10 Working in silos and why it does not benefit your fundraising activities

16.00 areas of stress for leaders – identifying leaders and letting go

17.00 The importance of having the correct legal structure for your local church & abiding the laws of the land wherever you are & organisations in your country which can help you set up a structure.

18.45 The purpose of a Stewardship Committee which goes beyond just accountants including young people, good communicators, New members who have fresh enthusiasm

19.30 The importance of putting a biblical perspective in your quest for stewardship 2nd Corn 8: 5, consistent spiritual practices and planning

23.40 Tithing and why it has become so legalistic in some local churches

26.00 Sourcing Fundraising practical opportunities & ideas. Clear presentation of the needs in the community. Match funding and raising funds elsewhere.

31.30 The importance of claiming your place at the heart of the community. Networking with other local Christian communities and local politicians. The importance of relationship building with local politicians and networks in the community.

33.00 Finding sources of funding from various networks and organisations

34.00 Why you should use a professional fundraiser, how stewardship can increase by 35% and the biblical perspectives. Why your congregation could be giving to other organisations because of their stories of impact.

37.15 The process of fundraising

38.15 Summary of the content of this episode on Fundraising for Churches

ABOUT REDINA KOLANECI

Redina is the Senior Fundraising and Stewardship Consultant based in Colchester, UK. Find out more at: christianfundraisingconsultancy.com

ORGANISATIONS TO HELP WITH LEGAL STRUCTURE

Stewardship UK https://www.stewardship.org.uk

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability USA https://www.ecfa.org/

Christian Management Association Australia https://www.cma.net.au/

GRANT MAKING BODIES (UK)

Church Urban Fund - https://cuf.org.uk

Capital Mass https://www.capitalmass.org.uk/