Please contact Elizabeth Ann Terry, Director of Training, with any questions.
(215) 567-3234 ext. 19
(215) 498-0793 (cell)
eterry at sacredplaces dot org
- How Is The Training Structured?
- Who Leads the Training?
- What Resources Do Participating Congregations Get?
- Who Were Previous New Dollars/New Partners Sponsors?
- Where Are Current New Dollars/New Partners Trainings?
- List of Scheduled Training
- Overview of Evaluation Findings (2003-2005)
- Other Key Findings
- Intrerested in volunteering with the New Dollars/New Partners program?
New Dollars/New Partners for Your Sacred Place consists of four day-long training modules spaced over several months. Partners’ staff will schedule the training with the local sponsors and lead the training modules. Partners can also provide direct coaching to sponsoring organizations and participating congregations, depending on available funding.
Module One: Making the Case for Your Sacred Place
Congregations will learn how to develop a compelling case statement using
- their heritage in a community context
- current outreach activities and ministries
- the historical significance and physical condition of their building(s)
- how the building(s) and other assets are used to serve the community and the value in dollars and cents of community serving programs
- how to develop new leaders and involve more of the congregation in planning and fundraising
Module Two: New Community Partnerships
Congregations will learn:
- How to conduct a community assessment discovering assets and strengths
- How to forge new partnerships encouraging collaboration, in-kind donations, new volunteers, and financial support for buildings and programs
- Asset mapping for congregations
Module Three: A Capital Campaign Primer
Congregations will learn:
- How to determine readiness for a capital campaign
- How to structure a capital campaign to raise funds for their building needs
- Fundamentals of a membership campaign
- Potential roles for professional fundraisers
Module Four: Tapping Community Funding Resources
Congregations will learn:
- How to conduct an external capital campaign focusing on the cultural significace of their building(s), community outreach, and services
- How to research and cultivate foundations, individuals, and corporations
- How to write strong, persuasive grant applications and other fundraising materials
- How to partner with other congregations on capital funding projects
If you are interested in scheduling New Dollars/New Partners for Your Sacred Place, please contact Elizabeth Ann Terry eterry at sacredplaces dot org, Director of Training.
