2021 Organisational Development and Fundraising Network
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This Network's annual curriculum will focus on helping leaders learn how to do development and fundraising through a variety of biblically-based principles. Our ability to minister is directly impacted by the viability of the organisation we represent. Highly successful ministries have taken time to build infrastructure to support the fulfillment of mission. Our vision for impact will be proportional to how effective we are in building on a firm foundation sufficient to withstand the storms of change. Sessions in this Network are designed to provide practical steps, tools, and resources to enable your organisation to grow and flourish. Each session will be a "working session" with workbooks on how to develop each idea.
Prior preparation will be set for all applicants.
Applicants should be those individuals interested in learning how to do development and fundraising through a variety of biblically-based principles.
Network Leadership
Network Speakers
David Lloyd is a development and fundraising consultant based near Oxford, UK. His passion is to help Christian charities grow in a Godly, relational, intentional and sustainable way. Prior to starting his consultancy, David was Director of Development and Communications with OCCA The Oxford… Read more
Gregory Long is an author, speaker, consultant, and elder in his church. 35+ years of ministry leadership & fundraising experience steeps every conversation and presentation. Including mistakes! He has taught non-profit leadership and management at the undergraduate and graduate level. He… Read more
Keith Ogorek, president of the Author Learning Center, brings a unique perspective to communications, having worked simultaneously in ministry and the marketplace for virtually his whole career. Using his experience as a marketing and communications professional for banks, as an ad agency… Read more
Jerry Twombly is the founder of 100nations.org and The NonProfit Authority, LLC. Both are international organisations committed to addressing the development needs of nonprofit organisations. Jerry is a graduate of Miami Christian University and Grace Theological Seminary. He has written… Read more
Network Programme
Sunday, 16 May
Every organisation needs to have a clear understanding of its reason for existence. This clarity of purpose comes when an organisation understands its mission. Mission drives every aspect of what is done within an organisation nothing should be considered part of the organisation that doesn’t make critical contribution to the fulfillment of the organisation’s mission.
Communicating what you do as a ministry is critical, yet many organizations struggle to create effective communication. In this seminar, Keith Ogorek will share five simple principles you can apply to make your communications more impactful as you work to help others know what God has called you to do and how they can participate. So whether you need to keep your constituency better informed, thinking about a capital campaign, and raising support for individuals or communicating a new strategic opportunity, this seminar will give you principles you can apply the moment you go home.
Monday, 17 May
Many people think that fundraising is a matter of sales or manipulation. In contrast, Jerry Twombly teaches that a biblical approach to fundraising is the result of building a healthy and biblical, God-honouring organisation. What are foundations of a healthy organisation in this perspective?
Did you know that your Board can be one of the most significant drivers in the growth of your organisation? How would that be for you? This talk takes a look at ways you can work alongside your Board members, and through their expertise and experience, see your organisation strengthen and expand its reach. This talk will also look at the importance of identifying new skills needed on your Board as you recruit new Board members, where appropriate.
Tuesday, 18 May
Many people think that fundraising is a matter of sales or manipulation. In contrast, Jerry Twombly teaches that a biblical approach to fundraising is the result of building a healthy and biblical, God-honouring organisation. What are foundations of a healthy organisation in this perspective?
The organisational leader works to set the agenda of the organisation, inspire support for the agenda, and effectively direct others in achieving the vision. This session will discuss the following: three philosophical approaches to planning, reasons why plans typically fail, key areas planning needs to occur, and various planning models.
Wednesday, 19 May
If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting the same results. As a nonprofit organisation or ministry, we will never have the financial resources to employ all the help that we need. Every ministry relies on the significant and substantial investment volunteers give to our mission. In this session, Jerry will dive into practical, effective ways to identify, recruit, and maintain long-term relationships with your volunteers.
The Development Plan is the final component that organisations must address in planning for success. While the effectiveness of a ministry will be determined by how well they achieve their stated mission, motivation will be fueled by a compelling vision, and structure will emerge out of the strategic plan - it will be the development plan that will provide the resources (finances, people, and time) to accomplish what God has placed in our hearts to do!