Have you ever wondered why you have more success with some donors than others? Why no one else can see your vision for your organization? Does it seem as if no one is listening to what you are saying?
Maybe they aren’t…because you aren’t connecting when you communicate.
“Connecting is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them,” says leadership expert John C. Maxwell
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect covers Five Principles and Five Practices. When integrated and applied, these lessons will help increase your influence and redefine your personal and professional relationships.
This session emphasizes the importance of connecting with people in order to succeed in any area of life. Douglas Watson is a member of The John Maxwell Team and is an Independent Certified, Coach , Teacher & SpeakerAll fundraisers know that most bequests and other planned gifts come from individuals of advanced age. Recent reports reveal other surprising trends regarding the makeup of America’s donor population. Industry sources are noting that a majority of the largest outright gifts each year are also made by persons over the age of 65. IRS data underscores the fact that older donors make a disproportionate percentage of charitable gifts and give significantly more than younger donors. America’s nonprofit community will be increasingly reliant on the senior population as Baby Boomers are entering this phase of life. This presentation will explore the expected impact of the rapidly growing population of aging Baby Boomers and how they can be expected to dominate the philanthropic landscape over the coming decade in both expected and unexpected ways.
The entire Baby Boom Generation will reach the age of 70 between now and 2034. The oldest Boomer couple enjoys an average life expectancy of 20 years and the youngest Boomer couples can be expected to live 40 more years. Many if not most of today’s fundraisers will not see the impact of Baby Boomers on bequest income during the remainder of their careers. For now, the bulk of the Baby Boom Generation are still in their prime earning - and giving - years while planning for what may be a lengthy retirement. Others may already be retired while also assisting children and aging parents. Learn from a series of actual case studies how the creative use of gift planning vehicles can result in significant gifts from Boomers to be received during a practical period of time.
Oportunidades que los Hispanos Aportan al Apoyo Económico en la Iglesia Católica
Miles de hispanos comparten su tiempo y talento semana tras semana en todas nuestras parroquias; sin embargo, el concepto de la corresponsabilidad les resulta ajeno a los inmigrantes de habla hispana. Los hispanos, aunque voluntariamente satisfacen las necesidades de otros, podrían no responder con la misma voluntad a las colectas directas como una manera de utilizar su tesoro para dar gracias y gloria a Dios.
Asistan a nuestra sesión “Listen for a Change” y escuchen lo que la Diócesis de San Bernardino ha descubierto sobre las oportunidades que los hispanos aportan al apoyo económico en la Iglesia Católica.
La Diócesis de San Bernardino tiene una larga tradición de acoger y servir a la diversidad cultural, étnica y lingüística de todos sus fieles a la vez que fortalece la unidad de todos como Un Cuerpo de Cristo. Lo ha hecho proporcionando una formación específica que satisfaga las necesidades de diversos grupos.
La Oficina de Mission Advancement, encargada de la recaudación de fondos, considera que la evangelización es esencial para la misión de la Iglesia y procura llevar la Buena Noticia de Jesucristo a quienes desean crecer en su relación con Dios. Dedican sus esfuerzos a brindar formación que fortalezca ese vínculo para los hispanos y personas de todas las culturas.
Opportunities Hispanics Bring to Giving in the Catholic Church
Thousands of Hispanics share their time and talent week after week in all our parishes; however, the concept of stewardship is foreign to Spanish-speaking immigrants. Hispanics, while willingly meeting the needs of others, may not respond as willingly to direct appeals as a way of using their treasure to give thanks and glory to God.
Join our session “Listen for a Change” and hear what the Diocese of San Bernardino has learned about opportunities Hispanics bring to giving in the Catholic Church.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has a long tradition of welcoming and serving the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of all its faithful while strengthening the unity of the One Body of Christ. It has done so by providing specific formation that meets the needs of diverse groups.
The Office of Mission Advancement, the fundraising arm, sees evangelization as essential to the mission of the Church and seeks to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to those who want to grow in their relationship with God. They dedicate effort to providing formation that strengthens that bond for Hispanics and people across all cultures.
Opportunities Hispanics Bring to Giving in the Catholic Church
Thousands of Hispanics share their time and talent week after week in all our parishes; however, the concept of stewardship is foreign to Spanish-speaking immigrants. Hispanics, while willingly meeting the needs of others, may not respond as willingly to direct appeals as a way of using their treasure to give thanks and glory to God.
Join our session “Listen for a Change” and hear what the Diocese of San Bernardino has learned about opportunities Hispanics bring to giving in the Catholic Church.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has a long tradition of welcoming and serving the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of all its faithful while strengthening the unity of the One Body of Christ. It has done so by providing specific formation that meets the needs of diverse groups.
The Office of Mission Advancement, the fundraising arm, sees evangelization as essential to the mission of the Church and seeks to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to those who want to grow in their relationship with God. They dedicate effort to providing formation that strengthens that bond for Hispanics and people across all cultures.
Oportunidades que los Hispanos Aportan al Apoyo Económico en la Iglesia Católica
Miles de hispanos comparten su tiempo y talento semana tras semana en todas nuestras parroquias; sin embargo, el concepto de la corresponsabilidad les resulta ajeno a los inmigrantes de habla hispana. Los hispanos, aunque voluntariamente satisfacen las necesidades de otros, podrían no responder con la misma voluntad a las colectas directas como una manera de utilizar su tesoro para dar gracias y gloria a Dios.
Asistan a nuestra sesión “Listen for a Change” y escuchen lo que la Diócesis de San Bernardino ha descubierto sobre las oportunidades que los hispanos aportan al apoyo económico en la Iglesia Católica.
La Diócesis de San Bernardino tiene una larga tradición de acoger y servir a la diversidad cultural, étnica y lingüística de todos sus fieles a la vez que fortalece la unidad de todos como Un Cuerpo de Cristo. Lo ha hecho proporcionando una formación específica que satisfaga las necesidades de diversos grupos.
La Oficina de Mission Advancement, encargada de la recaudación de fondos, considera que la evangelización es esencial para la misión de la Iglesia y procura llevar la Buena Noticia de Jesucristo a quienes desean crecer en su relación con Dios. Dedican sus esfuerzos a brindar formación que fortalezca ese vínculo para los hispanos y personas de todas las culturas.
Many organizations already have significant numbers of persons who have indicated they have included a gift as part of their estate plans. Is that the final chapter in a well stewarded donor relationship? Not necessarily. This session will explore a variety of methods to help donors “accelerate” bequests in ways that produce more predictable current and future income while also helping donors meet personal financial goals.
Esta presentación abundará en lecciones aprendidas después de crear estrategias para comunicar nuestra mission al pueblo católico hispano. Compartiremos iniciativas que fueron exitosas, y otras que no, pero nos ayudan a mejorar nuestros esfuerzos para mercadear nuestro ministerio de oración y obras misioneras marianistas en EEUU, y en otras partes del mundo.
Note:
The English version of this session will be presented on Saturday, September 30 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Hispanic Outreach track
Hispanic Outreach - Lessons Learned and New Realities (sesión en inglés)
Answering the Call from Pope Francis to the US Catholic Bishops with regard to Hispanic ministries and outreach. The Marianist Mission has moved to a second phase is addressing the needs of our Hispanic market.
Objectives
1. Share lessons learned from the Marianist Mission's past year
2. Assessing current realities
3. Invitation to dialogue
As development officers, we are in the business of asking donors for financial support. Ideally, the asking is done by the right person, at the right time, and for the right campaign. Niche fundraisers have specific responsibilities they are charged with and are often reluctant to deviate from these main duties. Sometimes asking for major and planned gifts simultaneously is in the best short and long-term interests of both the organization and the donor(s).
The fundraising industry has become more open to blended gifts, but there are still many more opportunities to help donors create their legacies by utilizing both avenues of giving. During our interactive presentation, we will explore how to recognize opportunities to create blended gifts, how to ask for them and examine some important case studies that can guide us moving forward.
Outcomes:
Join us for this event honoring the recipients of the The Bishop Robert F. Morneau Award for Distinguished Service, The George T. Holloway Award for Distinguished Service, The Good Samaritan Award, and for the announcement of the 2017 NCDC Lumen Award for Best in Show.
The NCDC Distinguished Service Awards are given annually to a member of NCDC who has made an unusually significant contribution to the cause of religious and charitable fundraising, and in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
The Bishop Robert F. Morneau Award for Distinguished Service
In recognition for Bishop Robert F. Morneau, this award is granted to an Active or Associate NCDC member. Bishop Morneau, NCDC Episcopal Advisor, was the first recipient of this award. The award recognized his twenty-fifth anniversary of Episcopal ordination, outstanding contribution to NCDC, and the entire Catholic community through his commitment to stewardship.
This year’s recipient, Patricia Regan, CFRE, is the Executive Director of Development at Trinity Missions (Silver Spring, MD), the fundraising arm of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers.
The George T. Holloway Award for Distinguished ServiceThis year’s co-recipients, Dennis Meyer, CFRE, and Bonnie O’Neill Meyer, CFRE, are President and Executive Vice President/Chief Creative Officer, respectively, of Meyer Partners (Chicago, IL).
Criteria for both awards include:
The Board of Directors, through an elective process, selects the recipients of both the George T. Holloway Award for Distinguished Service and the Bishop Robert F. Morneau Award for Distinguished Service, by majority vote.
Media in the Spanish-language market has been going through a rough transition in the last few years due to new ways people are resorting to getting their information.
Did you know that out of every 10 minutes a person spends on the internet, four of those minutes are spent on Facebook?
Did you know that YouTube is now competing with primetime television?
In this session you will learn how Radio Claret América has created an innovative media channel to approach HIspanic and Catholic audiences. The goal of the programming is to provide reliable information while at the same time creating Hispanic programs based on a Catholic perspective based on love, hope and faith. Ultimately, this leads listeners to personal growth and empowerment.
Join us and learn all about this project. This is a great way to get involved and become part of this exciting evolution!
Our session aims to demystify some of the perceptions surrounding raising funds in a multi-cultural world. We will review and discuss 3 core strategies to help fundraisers and administrators alike focus on their mission while engaging constituents from diverse backgrounds. We will also make time so that participants can ask specific questions. Our goal is to have you walk away with actions items you can use to help you raise more for your cause.
For almost four decades, RA has worked with small, mid-size and large religious and secular nonprofits, and we have found a continuous need for assistance in order to increase the effectiveness of major gift efforts.
This session will deal with the nuts and bolts of organizing and executing a major gifts program, utilizing electronic screening along with other strategies to analyze a database and determine likely major gift suspects. We will also address the role of professional advancement staff in concert with volunteers and how best to move the entire process down the path of success; along the way executing activities that will include identification, (screening and research) focused communication and dialog, cultivation and eventually the ask. This process is appropriate and relevant weather you are attempting to augment your annual appeal or incorporate these strategies into a capital campaign.