The Readiness Assessment process was definitely worth it. The approach to repeated small group and individual presentations posed some scheduling challenges, but was vital to being able to gather feedback from a broader constituency. Our consultant provided regular and positive input on improving the information each time, gleaning the underlying questions which continued to arise, and preparing answers that got right to the issues. The training of volunteer visitors was a tremendous benefit (and a help with best using my time to being in front of prospects). There is no replacement for actual face time with prospects and donors, and a campaign can derail that priority without sufficient structure. Klote & Assoc. has provided exactly what we have needed.
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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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.
