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Title: Raising Support


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Raising Support
PowerPoint Assembled by Bob Munson
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Raising Support is
  • Necessary
  • Blessed by God
  • Good for potential supporters
  • Beneficial (in many ways) to you

So dont fear it. Grow through doing it.
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What encourages support?
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Does Need get you Support?
Not really Everyone has needs
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What about Vision?
NO!!!
Yes!
BUT if you havent demonstrated competence, or
you appear untrustworthy?
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But what is VISION?
  • Vision is a clear mental image of a preferable
    future imparted by God to His chosen servants and
    is based upon an accurate understanding of God,
    self, and circumstances. -George Barna

Dont assume you will receive a burning bush
experience. Look for Nehemiah Experiences.
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Read Nehemiah Chapter 1
  • Nehemiah learned of a problem. Something is not
    right
  • Responded to this information with both his mind
    and heart.
  • Invested his time (4 months) in prayer and
    planning.
  • Sought to learn what he could do, personally, to
    be Gods instrument to solve the problem.
  • Determined what other resources he needed.

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Gods Vision is BIG!!!
  • Nehemiah lacked important things.
  • He lacked time (he had a full-time job)?
  • He lacked money
  • He lacked authority
  • To Carry out Gods Vision, he needed to get help
    from those who would recognize his competence and
    trustworthiness.

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What about Competence?
NO!!!
YES!
BUT if you appear to lack vision or seem
untrustworthy?
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Look at Nehemiah again (chapter 2)
  • Was Nehemiah competent? He never built a wall
    before!
  • But the king knew that he had proven himself
    competent in everything he did, up to that point.
  • He also was able to give good answers to all
    questions posed him about the venture.
  • ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR
    VISION (AND COMPETENCE)?

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What about Trustworthiness?
NO!!!
YES!
BUT if you seem to lack vision, or appear to be
incompetent?
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How do you show trustworthiness?
  • Untrustworthy in little things then presumed
    untrustworthy in big things.
  • Nehemiah was trustworthy. He was the cupbearer
    for the king--- one of the primary people keeping
    the king alive. The king trusted Nehemiah with
    his life!
  • If you dont follow through on promises... If
    people cant rely on you, THEN PEOPLE SHOULDNT
    TRUST YOU!

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Consider the Martial Virtues regarding
Trustworthiness
  • Courage I do what is right even when I am
    afraid.
  • Duty I do what right even when I dont want to.
  • Honor I do what is right even when no one is
    looking.

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Supporters must see all Three
VISION COMPETENCE TRUSTWORTHINESS.
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So who do you go to first?
  • People who understand your vision
  • People who have seen your competence.
  • People who recognize your trustworthiness.

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Who are these people?
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Church members

If they dont understand your vision. If they
have not seen your competence If they dont
recognize your trustworthiness
Doesnt that tell you something?
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What about people with Big Money?
  • If they dont know you, why would they trust you?
  • If they havent seen you work, why should they
    think you are competent to invest in?

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What about Institutions?
  • Institutions are run by people.
  • You cannot convince an institution to give you
    support without convincing a person.
  • Support flows from relationships. You cant have
    a relationship with an institution.

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Some DONTS
  • Dont assume people know what you need. Tell
    them.
  • Dont assume people understand your vision. Help
    them visualize it.
  • Dont assume people know you are competent.
    Demonstrate it.
  • Dont assume people recognize your
    trustworthiness. Live it.

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Some Assumptions
  • People (speaking primarily of Christians) want to
    invest in Gods Kingdom in a meaningful way.
  • People dont want to be tricked, pilfered,
    cheated.
  • People dont want their investment squandered,
    wasted, lost.

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Some More Assumptions
  • People dont read letters from people they dont
    know.
  • People dont take emails seriously from
    strangers.
  • People dont make major decisions over the phone.

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Therefore
  • Call or email or write letters only to set up
    meetings with people. These people should be
    people who know you, trust you, and recognize
    your competence.
  • ltKey Note You must be sure you can trust them
    as well. They may become your partners in
    ministry.gt

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What do you need?
  • Financial Support
  • Resource Support (provide non-money goods and
    services)?
  • Time Support (work with you)?
  • Prayer Support (Note People tend to pray for
    those that they support with finances, resources,
    or time)?
  • Accountability (Keeping you on mission)?

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But my friends, relatives, and church members
dont have money?!!
  • First. Any financial support is more than no
    support. The concept of the widows mite from
    the Bible is not irrelevant to the Kingdom of
    God.
  • Second. There are more important things you need
    from these people than money

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What can your poor friends, relatives, and church
members provide you?
  • Prayer. Never underestimate that.
  • Non-financial Support (time, goods)?
  • Accountability Partners
  • Emotional Support
  • Guidance

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And..
  • NETWORKING!!

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What is Networking?
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What is Networking?
Friends, Relatives, and Church Members act as
your ambassadors to other people. They can
provide you with -Contact Information
-References -Initial Contact
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Why is Networking Important?
  • It greatly increases the number of viable
    contacts you can seek support from.
  • It gives your friends, relatives, and church
    members the opportunity to serve God by helping
    you in ways they can.
  • Frankly, cold calls (contacting strangers
    unannounced) dont work. You need to work
    through relationships.

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Supporters are Partners
  • This means that it is a RELATIONSHIP.
  • You are working with them as they are working
    with you.
  • Treat them right

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How do you treat them right?
  • Keep them informed about your triumphs, your
    struggles, your needs.
  • DO NOT ONLY CONTACT THEM WHEN YOU NEED SOMETHING.
  • Give in return. Help them to understand that they
    are part of whatever success you have in the
    ministry. IT IS A TEAM THING!!

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How do you treat them right?
  • Be interested in their ministry. It is NOT just
    about you.
  • When you receive support, you need to tell your
    supporters three things
  • 1. You received support.
  • 2. You appreciate support.
  • 3. Support is being put to good use.
  • Support is a two way street. Find ways to support
    your supporters.

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Maintain the relationship
  • E-mail
  • Newsletters
  • Personal letters and photos
  • Prayer cards
  • Phone calls
  • Personal visits
  • Invitations for them to visit you
  • Small gifts

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Books to Consider
  • PEOPLE RAISING. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RAISING
    SUPPORT. by William P. Dutton, Moody Press.
    Chicago, IL. 1993. ltStep-by-step practical guide
    to fund-raisinggt
  • HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE. By Dale
    Carnegie. Classic self-help book, but highly
    relevant in relationship-based fund-raising.
  • THE GOSPEL BLIMP. By Joseph Bayly. A humorous
    book on what NOT to do in ministry and
    fund-raising.

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Powerpoints
  • Two other PowerPoint presentations are created
    by Asia Vision-STM on raising support. Check
    their website www.avstm.wordpress.com

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Websites
  • Websites are better for personal education more
    than finding sources of money (generally
    speaking). But look at what groups are looking
    for.
  • http//www.adnamis.org/FieldStandards.cfm
  • Field Standards for Advancing Native
    Missions. See what this organization expects to
    see in those they support.
  • Check missionary-sending agencies (IMB, TEAM, and
    others) in terms of their standards for
    applicants.
  • ltLook at these standards in terms of Vision (or
    calling), Competence, and Trustworthiness.gt
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