In retrospect of the work involved, we just could not have conducted a successful campaign without the consultant’s full-time assistance. From the very first day he was here, he played a key role in overseeing our feasibility study, designing and preparing information for distribution to the congregation, helping us in directing the Advance Gifts Phase, and providing us with detailed advice/guidance in aspect of the campaign. With his gregarious and attentive personality, he impressed every member with whom he came in contact, always willing to share his time and expertise to discuss topics and provide perceptive advice. Diane Miller, Jean Hudson and I were major beneficiaries of his extensive experience and knowledge on a variety of key financial issues encountered in the campaign. We were blessed that you assigned us our resident director. Your firm provided outstanding support to us in all aspects. You can use me as a reference if future customers ask for one.
Our Capital Campaign continues to receive pledges and pre-payments of 2017 pledges already made. Our Victory Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, 28 January just prior to our Annual Parish Meeting on the next day. Again, we would not have achieved the success we have without the assistance of your firm and your consultant.
Parish Treasurer
Old Donation Episcopal Church
Virginia Beach, Virginia
703-399-0518
info@jdklote.com 



Carmel Lutheran Church kicked off its ‘Hearts Compelled To Share’ capital campaign in record style. As of January 25th just 73 families of the more than 900 in the church had already committed $3.75 million dollars. That total represents not only the best kickoff to a campaign at CLC, it also represents the best campaign in total even though only 8% of the congregation has pledged so far.
The previous best campaign was just four years ago when CLC collected a total of about $3 million in pledges from over 425 donors.
"Jim Klote, president of James D. Klote and Associates, a capital stewardship consulting firm based in Fall Church, VA, appears on the big screen during his "All Things New" presentation at this year's Annual Conference session. Klote and Associates will conduct free stewardship education workshops for churches in all 18 districts of the conference this fall.
Participants listen attentively during the church stewardship workshop at Wright's Chapel UMC.The Virginia Conference sponsored series of stewardship workshops in each district is winding down, with two more district gatherings remaining in November.
