Fundraising

Ten Words or Less In ten words or less, write how you feel towards raising resources for advancing His kingdom in your city or nation. Share with the group what you wrote down and why you wrote those words

Bible Study Read Exodus 35:4-5, 21, 29 Discuss your thoughts on the commentary and the question presented (page 1 of workbook)

What do we mean by Fundraising? Not just financial, but also includes raising prayer, emotional and spiritual support Fundraising allows you, your board and staff to grow in their dependence upon God Fundraising allows others to participate in God’s plan and heart for your nation’s youth

Attitudes to Cultivate Expectancy and hopefulness Gratitude Humility Integrity Service

Key Principles Know your needs Know your plan Know your people Know your strategy

Extremes to Avoid Too big – too small Too fast – too slow Too high – too low Too much – too little Too many – too few

Key Ideas for Missionary Fundraising Personal information evening/luncheon/dinner Garage sale/trash and treasure auctions Share cropping Local church deputation

Key Ideas for Missional Fundraising Prepare yourself well for face-to-face meeting Prepare your potential donor Conducting the meeting Possible ideas: – Corporate events – Individual approaches

Discussion Questions Question: Who do you know within your ministry that you can take along with you for helping to tell the YFC story by telling their story of being a part of the YFC story? What makes them a good option? Question: Before leaving the appointment, should you ask for a follow-up appointment or call-back; within what period of time from the appointment?

Activity List at least five groups and their contact person in your area who would be interested in hearing the YFC story. By what date on your planning calendar to you want to have an appointment with each contact person asking for permission to tell the YFC story to the entire group? When it comes time to ask for the group’s involvement, are you asking them to give towards the movement of YFC or to you as the missionary? Which is best in each situation?