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

Client News

  • Durham Rescue Mission
  • Unity Christian
  • Shepherds Ministries

Durham Rescue Mission

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Rev. Ernie Mills and Gail Mills, co-founders of Durham Rescue Mission in Durham, NC, and Patrick McLaughlin, along with the Board held a press conference on January 18, 2011 to announce the largest gift in the Mission’s 37 year history. This $800,000 gift puts the Mission at 70% of their goal for the Center of Hope Campaign. The Timothy Group has led them through the Pre-Campaign Study, the Quiet/Leadership phase of the campaign, and will now lead them through the Public...

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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 growing enrollment. This approval comes on the heels of a recent $1.0 million gift commitment from a key major donor and a very successful fall dinner. Says Glenn Getchell, Headmaster:...

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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 dollar campaign. $15 million was to be raised over the first 3 years for the college and for program and capital advancement. The remaining $10 million was slated to be...

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Friend and Fund Raising

How to Give? Let's Count the Ways!

min_ron_1 Gold, frankincense, and myrrh ... two mites ... five loaves and two fishes ... an alabaster jar of expensive perfume ... and a new, unused tomb. All these sacrificial gifts were given in spiritual acts of worship for the glory of God.

God loves cheerful givers and wants His children to excel in the grace of giving. There are many special ways to give. Good financial planning honors God and may allow donors to make larger gifts by avoiding unnecessary taxes.

As a part of your fund raising strategy, you should promote these giving options in your newsletter to encourage your donors with ideas on how they can partner with you.
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See what others are saying about Pat’s new book Haggai & Friends – 66 Perspectives on Stewardship.


“We think the book is compelling reading. It’s incredibly lively, deceptively profound and frankly, it’s essential and needed!”
~ Peter & Faith Loose, United Kingdom

“Having believed since I was a young officer that the principle of stewardship is a primary foundation to all that we are as a follower of Christ, I love the concept of Obedient Ownership.”
~ Lt. Col. Richard Amick, The Salvation Army

Click here to order your copy.


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