Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection Parish Development Proposal

Content Executive Summary Scope Objectives Structure Responsibilities Next Steps 1

Executive Summary The problem Without a comprehensive and cohesive effort to address our parish’s financial well being, we are left with a collection of seemingly (or actually) unrelated efforts concurrently seeking funds for various purposes. Members of our parish frequently feel as they are constantly being asked for money and are not easily able to differentiate between the requests. The goal Ensure that both the operating and strategic fundraising efforts are well-coordinated and clearly communicated, so that those being asked to help sustain and progress parish ministries understand the distinction and the need for both. 2

Scope 3 ArchdioceseResurrection Raising Funds for Capital Improvement ✓ 2010 Expanding Stewardship ✓ 2010 Seeking Grants for Parish Programs ✓ TBD Establishing a Parish Endowment ✓ TBD

Objectives 4 Development of Financial Strategy To develop and communicate a single strategy to our community, so that we will be able to better focus on Stewardship as the single major source of operating funds, while concurrently managing efforts for necessary capital improvements and other one time financial needs. Education Educate the members and friends of the Church of the Holy Resurrection about Operating expenses of our parish and our need for their support in meeting these expenses Where various requests for funds fit into parish finances Stewardship Capital Fundraising Special Projects Educate those who are responsible for the various fundraising efforts so that we can provide a clear and consistent message that explains all of these efforts. Marketing Work with all relevant committee chairs to ensure consistent message is delivered regarding finances

Structure Fr. John Vlahos (Assisted by the Executive Committee and Parish Council) Parish Development Chairs Stewardship Fair Share Committee Membership Committee Parish Finances Finance Committee Iconography Committee CommunicationAll Committees 5

Responsibilities Parish Development Chairs: Develop a communication strategy for the parish regarding Stewardship and Capital Fundraising Work with relevant committees to ensure that a consistent message is being delivered in all parish communications. Coordinate communications and activities between these committees Work with the Archdiocese Department of Parish Development to determine how their efforts can assist our parish With parish committees & Executive Committee: Define both income and expense targets on an annual basis. Stewardship Special Events & Capital Fundraising Capital Expenses / Mortgage Reduction Recommend to Parish Council a consistent mechanism for recognition of donors. Develop a plan for educating parish on goals of Stewardship. Annual Stewardship Drive Ongoing communication via Town Halls, Koinonia, correspondence 6

7 Community All Parish Committees Incorporate consistent message into committee efforts Parish Development Chairs Develop consistent messageOrganize educational programs

Next Steps Develop Plan for Communication to Parish With EC and Committee Chairs Follow-up with Archdiocese Office of Parish Development Kick-off effort Parish Development Conference in early