Perspectives – Spring 2018 Issue
Welcome to the Spring 2018 edition of our online newsletter. We are delighted that you continue to follow the services our firm provides to churches throughout the United States and Canada.
Spring is here, which means Easter is right around the corner. Easter is, of course, the high point of the Christian year. All of us at JDK&A wish you and your families a blessed Lenten season.
We take great pride in updating our website as much as possible with our most current press releases, photos and testimonials so anyone that visits our website can see all the great things JDK&A is doing. Please take some time to visit the hundreds of testimonials we have listed on our site and learn firsthand why churches continue to see the value in our services.
We are passionate about the consulting services we provide. Having a full-time, on-site consultant at your church to guide your leaders each and every day during your campaign will certainly ensure success.
Always remember, we are here to serve. If we can be of service or offer simple advice, please contact us for a no obligation discussion of your church and ministry needs.
Blessings,
Erin West
Vice President of Operations
How Important Is It To Ask the Right Questions When Interviewing Stewardship Consultants?
By: Jim Klote
At nearly every presentation I make regarding the services we provide, I am asked “what other questions should we be asking?” Actually, I appreciate the question. It indicates an initial trust and willingness to invite advice. There are many questions I believe church leaders should be asking when considering partnering with a stewardship consulting firm. Naturally, there is a significant difference between stewardship consulting for churches, and fundraising consulting to any non-profit.
Now, the first question is, “how do we even find firms to interview?” You can look on the Internet and pick a few to interview, or you can call around to area churches that have done campaigns and ask for recommendations. You can call your conference or diocesan development office and ask if there is a recommended firm. In the end, you are going to have to choose from a few recommended firms and interview them to see which method best suits your expectations. Read more…
Dealing with Push Back
By: Doug Clark
One of the most important discoveries a church has is finding out if they are indeed ready for a Capital Campaign. There are four prerequisites that need to be present for a Capital Campaign to be successful and one of them is an ‘Appealing Case.’ The church must have a strong “case” or rationale for conducting the campaign at a particular time.
The case must be clearly defined and well documented. It must be visionary and meet far-ranging, long-term needs. Furthermore, it must speak to the needs and opportunities perceived as being most important to the church. Read more…