SLIDE 1 Understanding High- Capacity Givers
What they want and need from the organizations they support
September 2016 • Webinar
SLIDE 2 Presenters
St Steve Komanapalli
Ar Area Director MI Orange County @komanapalli
St Steve Perry
Ph Philanthropist and Au Author #M #MIFWeb ebinar
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Faith and wealth can coexist happily, joyfully, and responsibly.
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Major givers are faithful partners and champions for the ministry.
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Involvement can range from ‘not wanting engagement,’ to becoming a fully-invested partner in the ministry.
SLIDE 7 Step 1: acquaintance
Giver Relationships as “Dating”
This is an arm’s distance relationship
SLIDE 8 Step 2: friendship
Giver Relationships as “Dating”
It’s like friending someone on Facebook
SLIDE 9 Step 3: dating
Giver Relationships as “Dating”
SLIDE 10 Givers will see if there is a good fit with their personal goals and passion, as well as to test the leadership of the
Giver Relationships as “Dating”
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CAUTION Never assume that a major gift is a proposal for marriage!!
SLIDE 12 Step 4: marriage
Giver Relationships as “Dating”
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Migration from core mission can cause separation.
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Always remember the donor determines the level and pace of the relationship.
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Giver relationships are more art than science.
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Is there any staff or board member knowledgeable of the intent of the gift?
SLIDE 17 Send the giver a handwritten note
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Personal letters of appreciation are mandatory on all major gifts.
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The most powerful is the most personal and the most personal is the most powerful.
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Donors welcome dialogue.
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Don’t go dancing for dollars.
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Creating partners is your goal.
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A donor gives out of 2 pockets – expendable and investment
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The organization must define the need to address, how a solution is given, and a measure for success.
SLIDE 25 Is the leader trustworthy?
Key questions about leadership
SLIDE 26 Is the leader humble?
Key questions about leadership
SLIDE 27 Is the leader teachable?
Key questions about leadership
SLIDE 28 Do they play well with others?
Key questions about leadership
SLIDE 29 Is the leader transparent?
Key questions about leadership
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Good leaders have good boards
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Not every need is the call of God
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Development is more relational than transactional
SLIDE 33 “God loves you and I have a plan for your money.”
Wrong Attitudes
SLIDE 34 “You have money and I have need, so where is the problem?”
Wrong Attitudes
SLIDE 35 “Donors are just cows to be milked.”
Wrong Attitudes
SLIDE 36 Wrong Attitudes
Wrong attitudes, as framed in the office of MIF President Dan Davis
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Let your thank you be a thank you and your ask be an ask.
Final Thoughts
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