If you haven't done Step 1 yet, go here.
We think we know what our supporters want or expect of us. Is that true? Best way to find out is to ask them. That's what this step is all about.
The whole point of this is, “No more assumptions and no more setting bars that aren’t real.”
Write a few survey questions.
- Sample 1: How can I best include you in what God is going in the ministry?
- Sample 2: Google form. 5 questions.
Send that survey.
Review Insights.
What did you learn from this exercise? Anything surprising? How good were you at predicting what your supporters wanted? Any areas where you were way off base?
Consider discussing your findings with an MTD coach, a teammate, or your spouse.
Update your "Likes List"
Compare your "Likes List" to your supporter's insights.
What's the same? What's different? Ask the Lord to reveal how your strengths/likes can minister to your supporter's needs.
Yes, it's going to take some creative thinking. All you need are 3-5 cultivation activities. Consider bringing an MTD coach, teammate, or your spouse into the process. You can do this.
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Keva Ambre
Methodology behind this page:
Combat the "I'm not doing enough" lie with real feedback from supporters on what they desire.
In turn, this removes a big roadblock for raising more support because the minister is no longer hindered by the guilt of "not doing enough."
Keva Ambre
Revision ideas:
Edit the Q & the answers, but I like where it's going.
More:
⚪ Are your engagement strategies relevant to the donors who receive them?
⚪ How can you make your communications more authentic and meaningful?
⚪ Are you listening to your donors and responding to their interests and areas of alignment?
Are you appropriately recognizing and celebrating your donors in ways that build
trust and connection?
⚪ How can you foster a sense of trust and belonging among your donors?