11.18.2013. the last few weeks missions fair info sessions discover commitment week
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11.18.2013
The Last Few Weeks
Missions Fair
Info Sessions
DISCOVER
Commitment Week
Devotional Thought
Scott Sager
Vice President for Church Services
Dinner
Poppy Seed ChickenMac & CheeseGreen BeansBanana Pudding
General RemindersDeposit adjustments for this year (and other policies)
Turn in your “No” list
Team Leaders web page training recaps
Final exams 12/6 – 12/12
Waivers in team meetings
BRE’s are here!
Team Building
Dinner discussionBuilding Healthy Team Dynamics
Team building activities to utilize with your teamsMaggie Lewis
Motivational Team Builder
Fundraising - DODevote (at least) one early team meeting solely to fundraising
training
Discuss the benefits/spiritual aspects
Go over the specifics of what to include in a letter IN DETAIL PERSONALIZATION Host partner info Purpose/vision Trip details (what you’ll be doing) Partnership ask How to give (both check & credit card) Personal contact information Provide samples! (good and bad). Form letter is another option
Fundraising - DOCreate comprehensive list of “Who to send to”
Review letters of team members BEFORE they’re sent
Set deadlines! Letter submitted for review Sent by Total amount due (1 month before)
Train team in following-up after letters
Brainstorm alternative fundraising (individual & group)
Fundraising - DOShow team how to track fundraising
Inform team of Fundraising Seminar December 5 (dead day)
Consult your POC for guidance/direction!
Fundraising – DON’TAssume everyone on your team can naturally fundraise well
Wait until the Spring – do before Winter Break
Skim over – be as detailed and thorough as possible!
Use black Give button on far right side of new website interface…we won’t get it!
Anticipate a select few to give in large amounts to reach goal
Plan a group fundraiser without consulting your POC
Fundraising – DON’TAllow those paying for trip in full to not fundraise – they can still
do so on behalf of the team!
Allow team members to feel like they aren’t expected to raise the full cost of the trip. Any exceptions must be discussed at outset with POC.
Closing Thoughts
Mark JentDirector of Missions Outreach
11.18.2013