Getting Ready for Partner Development

Mindset: 

1. • Bible Study - this is a lengthy study from the Navigators. 

1. • Reading - 

     • A Spirituality of Fundraising 

     • God and Elephants: a Worshipper's Guide to Raising Support - great for tips on telling powerful "God Stories"

     • The God Ask 

Partner Communication Progression

Preparing to get started - coming soon

"Work in Waves" - coming soon

Accountability - working with a Tailored Fundraising Coach

For those who are not yet ready to work with a Tailored Fundraising Coach, try this self-paced video course with pdf workbook created by Tailored Fundraising:

Fundraising Fundamentals

1. • See Suggestions for Brainstorming Names

   • Contact List Template (Google Sheets)

   • Contact & Appointment Tracking Template (Google Sheets)

   • For Veteran Staff: Consider making an increase appeal for anyone who has given the same amount for more than 2 years. 

Complete Messaging Outline:

1. • See Messaging Components

   • See Messaging Questions

   • Messaging Outline

   • Invitation to Partner Worksheet - Coming Soon

   • Google Slides Template - Coming Soon

Prepare Calling, Need, & Outcome Stories:

1. • Thinking through your Calling and Vision

   • Tailored Fundraising Storytelling Videos:

     • Telling Powerful Stories  (basics-1min)

     • Storytelling Webinar (1hr)

   • God and Elephants - Telling Powerful God Stories

   • Complete this Story Outline - Coming Soon

Prepare a Draft of your Pre-call (Awareness) Letter:

1. • View a Sample Pre-Call (Awareness) Letter 

(feel free to use this as a template by making your own copy to edit).