St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church

Today’s Agenda State of the Church 2011 Budget Results Share Vision and Mission Outline Strategic Plan Q&A

State of the Church Financial We are living day-to-day; donations are down High burden of fundraisers/baskets and disguised stewardship 15% of our income dependent on ‘Xeni Income’ or non Parishioner (festival, raffle, golf outing, etc.) Programs Not enough for everyone to get involved Not enough committed leaders Talent Volunteers are becoming more difficult to recruit and commit

Income: $48,000 short of budget $37,000 more than last year + Stewardship is on track to make budget + "Other" Donations up: (memorials, candles, baskets) $ 9,000 more than budget $19,00 more than last year + Successful year of Hall Rentals $9,500 more than budget $1,000 more than last year 2011 Budget Results

Income: (continued) + Success in Youth Programs $4,800 more than budget Greek School $5,000 more than budget Youth Ministries S.N.A.P and Sunday School on budget 2011 Budget Results

Expenses: $22,000 less than budget $57,000 more than last year E.g. Reduction in Snowplow Cost $2000 less than budget New contract will save an additional $3250, but 2 payments will be made this year. Start dates for new positions delayed, and adjustment to hours for some employees based on need, saving $25,000 All other expenses equal to budget or below budget Total Impact of Year: $12,800 deficit

Additional Income: $33,750 Cash Collected this year for roof: $84,400 Total Cash in bank for roof + $27,900 in pledges (3 yrs.) = $112,300 $204,800 needed for Roof, HVAC, Church Domes $150,000 loan approved when cash + pledges = $150,000 collected (currently at ?????) $35,000 from GROOM to replace amount spent on principal of mortgage 2011 Budget Results

To understand, practice and proclaim the Orthodox Christian faith and to make the Church the center of Family Life. The Vision for our Parish

The Mission for our Parish To Awaken and Engage our Stewards into our Faith and our Parish through our Abundant Ministries and Outreach programs.

What are the Strategies to achieve our Mission and get closer to our Vision? Ministry Development Total Stewardship Commitment Major Debt Management Administration & Organization Communications St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Ministry Development Engage stewards by providing plentiful opportunities for spiritual growth in our faith Share what ministries we currently have Understand if there are there enough opportunities for everyone Managed by the Priest and Council of Ministries Goal to increase attachment, trust, and affiliation St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Ministry List for 2012

Total Stewardship By 2014, the stewardship program to cover 100% of operating budget. Remove dependence on fundraisers, “Xeni” income and Baskets as a source of operating income Proceeds from fundraising and other income would be used to enhance ministries, fund capital improvements and support outreach. St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Problem of Disguised Giving 2 Smokers, purchasing 1 ticket for $100 = $ Grand Raffle, purchasing 1 $100 = $ Dinner Dance 2 $65 = $ Picnic, dinner for 2, 2 beers, $10 in game tickets = $ Baskets, $1 x 2 baskets x 2 people x 26 times/yr = $ Total Disguised Stewardship = $ Total Disguised Stewardship Net = $430.00

Move up the Pledge Ladder Tier 1 less than $500 Tier 2 $500- $999 Tier 3 $1000- $1499 Tier 4 $1500- $2499 Tier 5 $2500- $4999 Tier 6 $5000 and up

Move up the Pledge Ladder less than $500 $500- $999 $1000- $1499 $1500- $2499 $2500- $4999 $5000 and up

Total Stewardship – Financial Plan 2012 Stewardship budget = $663,290 Eliminate smoker, fall fundraiser, dinner dance, Glendi, golf outing and passing baskets as a needed source of operating income Stewardship budget = $799,290 Eliminate Greek Fest and Grand Raffle as a needed source of operating income. St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Total Stewardship – Getting Commitment Engage in ministries and motivate to give Educate about disguised giving Educate about the Pledge ladder concept St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Major Debt Management GROOM (Getting Rid Of Our Mortgage) Administration & Organization Clergy and office needs Parish Council needs Volunteer management structure Communications Develop coordinated communication system St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

What does this mean for the 2012 Budget? Total Expenses:($905,779)($917,290) Stewardship:$502,300 $663,290 Picnic$110,000$95,000$0 Grand Raffle$54,100$41,000$0 Donations: Candles, Memorial $101,500$99,500 Sunday School/Book Store:$3,500 Hall Rental:$7,500$15,000 Total:($126,879)($160,990)($136,000)

How will we know if we are meeting our mission? Our Parish will have: A Culture that overflows with Joy, Peace and Love Increased attendance every Sunday Increased participation in Sacraments Increased sense of volunteerism for Ministries Growth in new Stewards Generous donations Abundant volunteers

What’s the process from here? 1. Conduct strategic planning session & clarify Parish’s Mission and Vision. 2. Gain consensus and buy-in. 3. Expand & Organize Ministries as much as possible. 4. Begin Stewardship Education Process 5. Behind the scenes: Continue work on major debt Management, Administration, Organization and Communication.