Church Council Report October 1, 2012 SEVERNA PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Capital Campaign Planning Activity CommunityNexus Consulting

SPUMC Church Council Presentation The Recommendation: The Recommendation: That the Council authorize a three year Capital Campaign, with a goal not to exceed $1.75 million, for 2013 implementation under the direction of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee.

Overview Work Completed To-Date: Trustee Report approved by Church Council Fall 2011 Campaign Feasibility Study March – May 2012 CNC Report accepted by Church Council June 2012 Planning Phase Initiated July 1, 2012 Committees complete initial work by Sept 30th.

CommunityNexus Consulting Church Council Trustee Planning Feasibility Study Complete Steering Committee Guidance Recommendation Overview

Six factors for evaluation for a Campaign:  Results: all of these factors are now confirmed

Church Council Presentation Severna Park United Methodist Church CommunityNexus Consulting STATUS OF THE PLANNING WORK

Capital Campaign Steering Committee Chairperson: Reid Reininger Meetings June 21, July 12, Aug 16, Sept 18  Organization and Personnel for Committees in place  Coordinating Schedule with Annual Stewardship effort  Assisting as needed with Church Staff preparations Second Round of Individual interviews completed/reported  31 additional persons: no substantial changes observed.  Gift range chart used to position persons for later gifts CommunityNexus Consulting: met w/ Trustees, Finance Com.  Analysis & evaluations on an informal basis  Over 60 people likely for major gift commitment

Communications Team Communications Team Heidi Taflan – chairperson; 9 others active on team Initial meeting July 29, communicating on internet Task One: refining the Campaign Case Statement Task Two: identifying a Campaign theme Task Three: conducting several Focus Groups Task Four: identifying/retaining videography firm Task Five: putting it all together by Nov 30 Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Focus Groups Held on August 19 th, September 9 th, and September 26 th - 26 participants Brief presentation on feasibility study results, identified campaign priorities, and potential themes, follow by discussion. Completed questionnaire showed general agreement with campaign priorities (HVAC #1), timing, and goals. Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Communications Team Case Statement: one page, final “draft” ready - Theme: “Faith in our Future” Videography team retained/working on schedule A “multi-channel” communication plan is in development. Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Logistics/Hospitality Team Logistics/Hospitality Team Kathi Kamm - Chair; 8 others active on team Coordinates all room assignments, all meetings Orders/sets up all consumables as appropriate Will continue to do that for all congregational meetings Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Memorials/Naming Gifts Team Memorials/Naming Gifts Team Bill Piersall - Chair: 4 others Members to be identified Will initiate meetings in October Will evaluate vendors for appropriate recognition Will evaluate feedback from completed Focus Groups Will coordinate recommendations with Trustees Will bring recommendations to Steering Committee Church Council will make final decisions Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Lead Gifts Committee Lead Gifts Committee Dan Dickerson, Chair; 4 others Members being identified Initiate meetings in October Evaluate congregational members capacity Recommend on gift acceptance policy Facilitate financial planning seminars Initiate “quiet” solicitation visits in Fall 2012 Report preliminary results to CCSC by Dec 1 Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Church Council Presentation Severna Park United Methodist Church CommunityNexus Consulting CONCLUSION

Campaign Steering Committee Recommends Goals of the Campaign: Retiring Debt – saving $160K annually in interest Replacing the 40 year old HVAC system Replacing the existing roof Resurfacing – Reconfiguring parking lot Building Church Endowment for Capital Needs Total: not to exceed $1.75 million as a goal

Campaign Steering Committee Recommends Fall Implementation Schedule Trustees proceed with Jan 1 HVAC project The 4 campaign committees proceed as planned The church staff complete ACS system planning Church-wide focus on Stewardship campaign Report back Dec 3 on 2013 implementation plan

SPUMC Church Council Presentation The Recommendation: The Recommendation: That the Council authorize a three year Capital Campaign, with a goal not to exceed $1.75 million, for 2013 implementation under the direction of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee.