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Annual Fund Raising

Annual Fund Raising Let's be honest.  Annual fund raising may not be very exciting, but it is a critical success factor in Read more

Major Donor Development

Major Donor Development "Big dollars are almost never given; they are almost always asked for." Moses Read more

Pre-Campaign (Feasibility Studies)

Pre-Campaign (Feasibility) Studies The first phase of a capital campaign is a Pre-Campaign or Feasibility Study to determine what the likely Read more

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Client News

  • Shepherds Ministries
  • Unity Christian
  • Western Carolina

Shepherds Ministries

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Shepherds Ministries is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the largest ministry advancement effort in their history. Shepherds Ministries serves adults and now students (with the New Shepherds College) with developmental disabilities turning those "disabilities into capabilities." 15 months ago they conducted a Pre-Campaign Survey and kicked off a $25 million...

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Unity Christian School

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Unity Christian School located in Rome, GA has received approval from the local county commission of a Special Use Permit for an 80-acre plot of land. This approval allows them to move forward with their plans to purchase the property in order to build a new school to accommodate their...

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Western Carolina Rescue Ministries

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Western Carolina Rescue Ministries located in Asheville, NC has contracted with The Timothy Group to assist them with a capital campaign that would allow them to completely rebuild their facilities on the existing site. The Board received affirmation that this ambitious vision is indeed realizable with the receipt of two...

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The Timothy Group advances Christian organizations by implementing fundraising and capacity building strategies through vision, experience and leadership.

Friend and Fund Raising

Let's Build Something Together

min_ron_1 You've probably heard Gene Hackman pitch your local Lowe's Home Improvement center with his inviting phrase, "Let's Build Something Together." That's an encouraging thought for those do-it-yourselfers who might be a little uncertain about tackling a home improvement project by themselves. It's also a great approach to major donors.

Jerusalem was in ruins. Its walls had been destroyed making the Israelites vulnerable to their enemies. Enter Nehemiah (1:1-2:9). He wanted to make a difference, but he was 900 miles away and lacked resources. So he did the only thing he could—pray. His prayer wasn't a bland 'bless the missionaries.' He shed tears, fasted, and pleaded with God for four months. His answer came in the form of a major donor. Nehemiah's example teaches us seven important principles about major donor development.

  1. Personal Relationship

    Nehemiah and King Artaxerxes weren't equals, but they were friends. They were close enough that the king noticed that something was troubling Nehemiah. How well do you know your top 25 major donors? Have you spent enough time with them to move from a casual acquaintance to an intimate friend? Do you know their struggles with work, health, or children? Can they sense when you are carrying a heavy burden? The conventional wisdom when in the presence of kings and donors is, 'put on a happy face.' Yet, you should be close enough to some of your key donors that they can see your heart.

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min_tsa_logo"Thank you for your help and counsel regarding our recent Leadership Giving Campaign.  The methodology, advice and guidance you provided our team has paid off for not only this year's campaign but for our future Leadership Giving activities. . . . The Donor Briefing concept you suggested has been a HOME RUN!  It resulted in an increase of well over $1.4 million and the prospect of a second $500,000 gift from another donor group. . . . Our staff is energized.  Our Board has caught the vision . . . This has not only been what we hoped it would be, but it has turned into much more.  I am convinced that any Army unit that commits to working this program can be successful!"

Scott Justvig, Kansas and Western Missouri Divisional Director of Development, The Salvation Army
 

min_lakeland_christian"Despite what the news media reports, checks are still being written for ministry. Stewards are still stewards in any economy. click for larger image of the $2M checkThis $2 million contribution couldn't have come at a better time for our school, as we wrap up a $23 million campaign. We are greatly encouraged, mostly by the fact that God is still in control."

Steve Wilson, Director of Advancement, Lakeland Christian School
 

min_the_seed_company "Pat's guidance came at a time of significant growth . . . . During our engagement with The Timothy Group, our revenue increased over $1.5 million with a foundation laid for significantly higher growth in 2008 and beyond. I warmly and whole-heartedly recommend The Timothy Group to you and your ministry."

Mike Toupin, National Director of Development, The Seed Company