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Capital Campaigns
Faith Matters specializes in
Capital Campaign and Stewardship development for religious, educational, and other non-profit
organizations. Recognizing that no two groups are alike, Faith Matters employs a
cooperative approach to problem-solving. We work in partnership with you to evaluate,
plan, organize and implement the most effective campaign for your organization as part of
your Integrated Stewardship Strategy™. Our goal is to become your partner in raising
necessary funding in the context of your ongoing stewardship and community needs.
By working closely with you, Faith Matters can assess the unique character of your organization, its strengths and weaknesses relative to your goals and recommend the best course of action for you. To better understand your needs and how to meet them, we begin by designing a Development Study with your organization and potential donor community in mind.
In positioning your organization for successful fund raising, Faith Matters’ professionals will use this information to recommend the most appropriate fund raising strategy for launching your campaign. Only by designing a capital campaign that reflects the values of your organization can you reach your financial goal while building your organization.
We firmly reject the common practice of applying a “cookie-cutter” approach to successful fund raising. Faith Matters understands that each organization has different advantages and challenges. Our experience, insight and flexibility enable us to tailor programs to the financial and administrative circumstances of your community. We work with you to understand these influences and enhance your existing strengths. We will train staff and volunteers to improve your total communications strategy, ensuring that your fund raising reflects the unique identity of your organization. Our partnership with you results in a more meaningful campaign, encouraging support from within your organization and the surrounding community. Our campaigns are not ends in and of themselves, but rather are designed to become a part of your organization’s ongoing stewardship and development plans.
Faith Matters provides Capital Campaign
assistance from inception to completion. We will custom design a campaign to meet your
particular needs, and that will appeal to your donors and support community. Our team of
professionals is experienced and sensitive to the needs of the organizations with whom we
work. Our campaigns are results oriented!
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Development Studies
Faith Matters’ ability to quickly and
efficiently conduct studies for our fund raising partners is central to our work. Our
consultants have won high praise for their skill at clearly defining issues of concern,
providing valuable counsel in addressing them and reporting them in a manner that is
clear, concise and helpful to our fund raising partners. Development Studies are usually
the first step in assessing your organization’s potential success in a fund raising
effort. Working closely with your community in gathering information, identifying problems
and determining a fund raising solution is the foundation for our successful campaigns.
Our Development Studies include assessment and recommendations for your
organization’s:
Inherent organizational abilities
Administrative support assets
Leadership and volunteer potential
Financial goal capability
Potential for donor community support
Ability to shape a clear and exciting message that encourages support
Studies are frequently employed by
organizations to gain a better understanding of both their potential support communities
and their inherent capability to conduct a successful fund raising effort. This
information allows for better organization and execution of your Integrated Stewardship
Strategy™. Our professionals will design a Development Study model that makes sense
for you and your organization. If your organization needs guidance in strategic planning,
organizing, executing or estimating the potential effectiveness of your fund raising
efforts - Faith Matters can be your partner for fund raising success!
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Planned Giving/Legacy of Faith
Faith Matters can move your planned giving program from theory to
practice! We are experienced in designing Planned Giving materials that are informative
and inviting - a critical first step in implementing a program within your fund raising
strategy.
Philanthropic intent and the understanding that giving is an exchange of values drives our work. A recent survey indicates that over half of all church-going Canadians would consider a Planned Gift to their community. Faith Matters can help you design a personalized program to bring those considerations to gifts. Our professionals can help conduct education seminars and create informative materials highlighting the tax advantages of Planned Giving. For example, a Planned Gift (what we choose to call a Legacy of Faith) can actually allow a person to fulfill their philanthropic goals while passing on more of their estate to loved ones by taking advantage of the tax benefits that recognize Planned Gifts to charitable organizations.
Faith Matters understands that some supporters would like to give more generously to their community but economic circumstances may be a barrier. Because of this our Legacy of Faith programs can be a wonderful alternative, allowing people to donate generously without placing themselves in financial uncertainty.
Our gift planning expert, Michael
O'Hurley-Pitts, is one of the most well trained people in the field. Michael is a graduate
of one of North America's most prestigious institutions, The College of William & Mary's National Planned Giving Institute (NPGI), the Comprehensive Gift Planning Course at
Banff, and has earned his certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management from the
University of Wisconsin and The Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations. Our
leadership can help your organization create a program that encourages people to support
your organization through Planned Giving!
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Stewardship Programs
Faith Matters recognizes that an
organization’s ability to plan and conduct day-to-day operations generally depends on
ongoing stewardship. Capital campaigns, special appeals and other fund raising activities,
on the other hand, are often necessary to meet immediate financial needs.
Our professionals are able to clearly assess your current and planned efforts, make timely and constructive recommendations to stimulate greater response and, if necessary, help you redesign your program to meet your organization’s unique needs.
Our partnership often begins with an assessment of your current stewardship activities through a Development Study. We also recognize that our work begins with an understanding of your organization’s culture and community. Only after we have sufficiently assessed your organization’s history, potential, ability and commitment, can we begin to work with you in designing a program that makes sense for your particular group.
We also review your organization’s history of special appeals and fund raising activities so that we can fully assess your organization’s fund raising potential. We will design an Integrated Stewardship Strategy™ that will help your organization be more successful in its fund raising program while increasing donor satisfaction in your support community. Faith Matters’ ability to help strengthen your stewardship program and plan for the future, while maintaining the individual character and values of your organization is the cornerstone of our work.
Our services include assisting with volunteer identification, selection, recruitment and training. Faith Matters will help your volunteers implement a personalized stewardship plan through good planning, training and on-site assistance.
Our services are designed to help your
organization become more autonomous in its fund raising efforts - and over time - rely
less and less on external, costly assistance. Call us today to learn more!
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Major Gift Programs
Every community has different needs. Some
rely on direct mail efforts, capital campaigns, annual appeals or ongoing pledge support
to meet their financial requirements. Other organizations must rely in whole, or in part,
on Major Gift Programs to sustain their operating budget.
A Major Gift Program can be an effective, less burdensome and highly lucrative method of attracting support. We can help your organization plan, organize and execute a cost-effective Major Gift Program to meet your organization’s needs. As your fund raising partner Faith Matters can help you:
Define organizational strengths and appeal
Create visually and intellectually pleasing information and educational
materials
Identify potential major gift donors
Conduct extensive candidate background research
Create a cultivation plan for major gift candidates
Train staff and volunteers for major gift visits and appeals
Provide both periodic and ongoing support and counsel
Faith Matters’ professionals can
design an innovative and creative customized program for your organization in a minimal
amount of time. While benefits from Major Gift Programs usually take a little longer to
realize than other types of campaigns, the returns can be far greater. Faith Matters can
work with you to integrate a Major Gift Program into your Integrated Stewardship
Strategy™ to help your organization achieve its fund raising goals!
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Annual Appeals
Organizations that depend on ongoing support
often find it beneficial - in terms of resources, effort and donor relations to conduct
Annual Appeals in order to meet their financial needs. Whether the Annual Appeal is your
main fund raising tool, or part of your Integrated Stewardship Strategy™, Faith
Matters can help you maximize your funding potential. We can design an Annual Appeal from
inception to completion, or assist you in increasing the effectiveness and return of your
current appeal.
Annual Appeals rely upon a clear, concise and effective message to a large potential donor audience. Crafting an effective message with strong appeal is one of the hallmarks of a Faith Matters fund raising effort.
Faith Matters understands that
stewardship is not simply a matter of giving to an organization, but also being a good
steward to those who give. We can work with your organization to custom design or redesign
its Annual Appeal message to be more effective - increasing donor confidence - and help
you enhance your donations and level of donor satisfaction!
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Organizational Development
When organizations recognize a need to
increase their effectiveness or expand their capabilities, they are often so involved in
ongoing administration that it is difficult to effect real and innovative change.
Faith Matters is skilled in designing and implementing Organizational Development for small and large organizations. Our hands-on approach can reduce the inherent risk in any planned transition, as well as the emotional and practical stresses on those affected by change. Our goal is to help you develop and create your own vision and plan for change.
We are sensitive to personal and
administrative considerations arising from Organizational Development and change. More
than helping you make the transition an easier and less costly one, Faith Matters can help
you make it successful!
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Mediation & Other Services
Conflict Resolution and Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) mediation programs are just some of the professional services we offer.
Our staff is well educated and experienced in the field. Should your organization be in
conflict, be it a leadership issue or something as unfortunate as a personnel issue, Faith
Matters can help you resolve your problems in an extra-judicial manner.
Faith Matters offers a variety of professional programs designed to assist organizations with:
Executive Searches
Prospect Research
Direct Mail, Telefunding and Special Appeals
Grant Applications
Grant and External Fund Development
Staff and Leadership Retreats and Training
Selection of Professional Consultants
Budget, Administration and Business Activity Audits
Volunteer Identification, Recruitment and Training
Parish Profile Preparation
We believe
in professional ethics and values. Either corporately or personally, Faith Matters enjoys
the membership of The International Catholic Stewardship Council; The Canadian Association
of Gift Planners; The ADR Institute of Ontario and other professional bodies and
organizations that promote strong ethics and good philanthropic practices.
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We Look Forward To Serving You...
Faith Matters is committed to helping you realize your dreams. The next step is yours. Contact us today!
Telephone: 1.866.822.0992
Facsimile: 1.866.822.0993
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Faith Matters Inc. (Canada)
57 Pitt Street, PMB-128
New York, New York 10002
