1. Dominican Sisters Springfield, IL June 14, 2012 Presentation by: developmentconsultants.net

2. 2 Purpose  Development as ministry  How members can be involved

3. 3 Development – Current Understanding  What comes to mind when you hear the word development? Personal response Small table Large group

4. Terms  Charity – Philanthropy – Stewardship  Mission – Vision  Development – Fundraising 4

5. 5 Development vs Fundraising  Basic Approaches and Concepts  Programs and Projects  Results / Effects

6. 6 Leadership Role  Definition  Religious Leadership  Development Role Support and leadership Planning Public relations Participation in fundraising Management and accountability

7. 7 Membership Role  Build relationships  Change of heart  Development Role Share names Support the program Invite others to share mission  With whom would you like to share your mission?

8. 8 Report  Development Readiness Assessment Report Conducted March 5-7, 2012 Twenty-five Key Informant interviews Review of materials

9. 9 Report – Findings  Reminder… Findings are the perceptions of the persons interviewed They may or may not be true

10. 10 Report – Findings (six areas)  Image/Impact of the Sisters  Marketing of the Community  Needs of the Sisters  Members’ understanding of financial needs  Members’ reactions to starting a program  Fundraising “competition”

11. 11 Report – Findings (area # 1 )  Image/Impact of the Sisters General Presence in ministries Perception of finances Other

12. 12 Report – Findings (area # 2 )  Marketing of the Congregation Communication of needs Communication of demographics

13. 13 Report – Findings (area # 3 )  Needs of the Sisters General Sisters in retirement Sisters in ministry

14. 14 Report – Findings (area # 4 )  Members’ Understanding of Financial Need Influencing factors Financial reporting to members

15. 15 Report – Findings (area # 5 )  Members’ Reaction to Starting Development General Benefits Obstacles

16. 16 Report – Findings (area # 6 )  Fundraising “Competition” Promoting Dominican mission Sponsored institutions

17. 17 Report - Recommendation  Based on the findings regarding the existence of both internal [members] readiness and external [public] responsiveness, it is strongly recommended that the Dominican Sisters initiate a development program to support their retirement needs and their sisters in uncompensated and undercompensated ministries.

18. 18 Report - Recommendation  Initiate a development program Emphasis on Mission and Donor Assist with retirement needs Support sisters in uncompensated and undercompensated ministries Give donors the opportunity to participate in your mission through the contribution of their resources

19. 19 Report - Recommendation  To help make the decision… Leadership tasks Education of members

20. 20 Report - Recommendation  First steps - if you decide to start a program… Marketing Communication with sponsored institutions Staffing Program set-up

21. 21 Report - Recommendation  First steps Educate - communicate Build program infrastructure Develop program vehicles

22. 22 Development Program - Infrastructure  Purpose Statement  Development Director  Office set-up  Budget  Case statement  Development plan  Advisory group

23. 23 Development Program - Vehicles  Publications  Direct mail  Memorials  Events  Grants  Planned giving  Major gifts

24. 24 Sharing  What did I learn today about the ministry of development?  What would be the advantages of starting a congregational program?  What would be the challenges of starting a program?