Dominican Sisters

Springfield, IL

June 14, 2012

Presentation by: developmentconsultants.net

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Purpose

Development as ministry

How members can be involved

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Development – Current Understanding

What comes to mind when you hear the word development?

Personal response

Small table

Large group

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Terms

Charity – Philanthropy – Stewardship

Mission – Vision

Development – Fundraising

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Development vs Fundraising

Basic Approaches and Concepts

Programs and Projects

Results / Effects

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Leadership Role

Definition

Religious Leadership

Development Role Support and leadership Planning Public relations Participation in fundraising Management and accountability

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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?

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Report

Development Readiness Assessment Report

Conducted March 5-7, 2012

Twenty-five Key Informant interviews

Review of materials

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Report – Findings

Reminder…

Findings are the perceptions of the persons interviewed

They may or may not be true

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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”

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Report – Findings (area #1)

Image/Impact of the Sisters

General

Presence in ministries

Perception of finances

Other

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Report – Findings (area #2)

Marketing of the Congregation

Communication of needs

Communication of demographics

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Report – Findings (area #3)

Needs of the Sisters

General

Sisters in retirement

Sisters in ministry

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Report – Findings (area #4)

Members’ Understanding of Financial Need

Influencing factors

Financial reporting to members

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Report – Findings (area #5)

Members’ Reaction to Starting Development

General

Benefits

Obstacles

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Report – Findings (area #6)

Fundraising “Competition”

Promoting Dominican mission

Sponsored institutions

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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.

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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

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Report - Recommendation

To help make the decision…

Leadership tasks

Education of members

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Report - Recommendation

First steps - if you decide to start a program…

Marketing

Communication with sponsored institutions

Staffing

Program set-up

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Report - Recommendation

First steps

Educate - communicate

Build program infrastructure

Develop program vehicles

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Development Program - Infrastructure Purpose Statement

Development Director

Office set-up

Budget

Case statement

Development plan

Advisory group

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Development Program - Vehicles Publications

Direct mail

Memorials

Events

Grants

Planned giving

Major gifts

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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?