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Published 11th Feb 2009 Posted by admin |
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Most people realize that financing is a tool to do God’s work and the amount of money collected helps to determine the effectiveness of our delivery. For example, if your youth group went on a mission, but only had enough money to get half of them to the location will be less then, or if you can get all there, but were unable to carry Bibles, food, and very necessary for the pump? Fewer people can have an open mind to hear God’s word. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly take too little, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6) What is your cause? Determine the cause of all the money will be used. This must be something “extra.” A van for the youth group, or a new roof for the church pews, the Mission of South America 2009. This step is absolutely essential, as the cause must create enthusiasm and determination in the group. The greater the cause for the greatest number of people who want to participate and make it happen. Have a fundraiser to pay for public services or to keep the church will not work if the whole congregation were behind the efforts that have already occurred and would be an indicator over all the success it would have on the church fundraisers. Determine the amount of money that will be required to carry out its cause, this will be your goal. “For you, intending to build a tower does not first sit down and count the cost, if you have enough to finish it.” (Luke 14:28) At the beginning of the fundraising campaign that will let everyone know what the goal and that is exactly what the fundraiser to pay. If the fundraiser is to get a new sound and video system for the church to do exactly what you pay and how it will benefit from the congregation for Sale! “The fundraising money will be used to purchase and install: * 3 woofermajigers This new sound system will allow our choir and band to be heard clearly and crisply. With our projection screens above the head showing the lyrics of songs and hymns of all will be able to sing along, including new customers who may not already know the words. Our chorus of cheerful voices raise the roof and lift our spirits! This will also help us to make guests feel welcome and that it might come back and worship with us again … just one more way we can spread the word of God. Also, if you have ever lost the first 2 minutes of my sermon, while looking for the verse that you really can see you in a state of the art air-screen … …. Or the pastor who would say I am tired of seeing the top of peoples heads in the first two minutes of my sermons ” You must sell to drum support. What is your product? I recommend discount cards and fundraising that are quick, easy and profitable. Church members to sell fundraising cards like that sells candy bars or popcorn. They sell for $ 10 and cost as little as $ 1.50 each. Ombudsman may sell 10-20 cards. On the front of their discount card fundraising is your organization’s name, logo and date of expiration. The back contains twelve (12) to twenty (20) local businesses, each one offering a buy one get another free or discount rate. The cards are valid for one (1) year of continuous use by the wearer. From a discount card for funds is also a great opportunity for the market, most of them will stay with the group to raise funds year after year. Some groups of waiting lists into reality. Easy card fundraising is a great source. Communicate, communicate, communicate! Continue to remind people why their effort is so important. Communicate daily with all those involved in the fundraising effort, let them know how we are going to hear stories of success, praise the efforts of those who produce the best results, otherwise continue. everyone wants to be recognized for their efforts in a cause and want to be part of the “buzz.” Fundraising efforts of your church can quickly produce the revenue to continue God’s work. |
