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At the heart of the THANK, SHOW, CONNECT, OFFER cycle is great spiritual transformation - transformation for both for you and the donor. Our intention is that our financial ministry partners will be in a better spiritual condition as a result of interacting with us and giving to the ministry - and we will as well. As we invest wisely and intentionally in the people God has given us, we honor our donors by taking the time to get to know their heart and minister to their need as they minister to ours. Giving to ministry is a chance for us to mutually minister to one another. (Read more More about this concept in Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen.)
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This timeline is a sample of what stewardship may look like for a support raiser in a given year. Feel free to customize to your situation/ ministry partners/ need. For example, someone who is younger or not very established in ministry might have a rhythm that looks like: Thank, show, show, show, connect, show, offer.
January | THANKCall | & personal Personal touch-base + snail-mail thank you note. (see other ideas) |
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| February/ March | SHOW | Donor-centered reporting on what they accomplished through their giving. |
April/ | CONNECT | Nurture your donor as a person. |
June | OFFER Increase | or special giving opportunity.Giving opportunity - Increase or Special |
July | THANKCall | & personal Personal touch-base + snail-mail thank you note. (see other ideas) |
| August/ September | SHOW | Donor-centered reporting on what they accomplished through their giving. |
October/ | CONNECT | Personal touch-base. Then an "I'm thankful for you" card or ministry magnet around Thanksgiving. |
November/ December | OFFER | End of Year Ask. |
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Ways to Connect - Annual Stewardship Plan
Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen
Game Plan for End Of Year Giving
