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OUR SERVICES

Year-long Holistic Funds Development Planning (12 months)

Strategic Planning for Mission and Vision
Financial Stewardship Assessment: Evaluating Current Programs
Consultation and Design for Annual Stewardship Program
Communication Assessment
Education and Resources for Planned Giving
Counsel for Year-round Funds Development Program
Resource Notebook
Monthly visits by Consultant

Eighteen Month Holistic Funds Development Planning

Strategic Planning for Mission and Vision
Financial Stewardship Assessment: Evaluating Current Programs
Consultation and Design for Two Annual Stewardship Programs
Communication Assessment
Education and Resources for Planned Giving
Counsel for Year-round Funds Development Program
Resource Notebook
Monthly visits by Consultant

Capital Needs Funding Program

Consultation and Design for Capital Needs Funding Program
Resource Notebook
Monthly visits by Consultant

Annual Stewardship Program

Consultation and Design for Annual Stewardship Program
Resource Notebook
Monthly visits by Consultant

Feasibility Study for Capital Needs Funding Program

Guidance for study preparation
Timeline for study
Five days of conducting interviews and focus groups (two consultants)
Report with recommendations

Development of Mission and Vision Goals

Guidance for data collection
Full-day workshop with officers and others
Program at congregational dinner
Three days of interviews and focus groups (two consultants)
Three Visits by Consultant

Full-Day Mission and Visioning Workshop

What is your unique call in ministry and mission? We can assist you in refining your vision -- the first step in attracting new faith and financial commitment. We can do this through:

Bible study
Small group exercises
Results in rough draft of Mission and Vision Statements with goals
Workshops on any Funds Development Topic

Two-Day Consultation

Meeting with Staff
Meeting with Stewardship Leaders
Financial Stewardship Assessment: Evaluating Current Programs
Meeting with Officers, with recommendation

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP ASSESSMENT

This study provides in-depth insight into the present financial stewardship commitment of your constituency and guides financial stewardship leaders in planning programs and practices to enhance growth in giving. The study identifies issues and concerns to be addressed and proposes a comprehensive long-term strategy for growth.

OPERATING BUDGET COUNSEL Year by year you seek support for your ongoing ministry and mission. We offer practical, innovative models of mobilizing this support at increasing levels.

BUILDING YOUR ENDOWMENT We'll provide counsel in increasing your endowment, ensuring your future through bequests and planned giving.

STRATEGIC PLANNING We'll assist you in planning your future. With a road map to your future, you'll begin to discover new energy and commitment within your congregation or governing body.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING Through seminars and workshops designed for your unique situation we equip and empower stewardship leaders.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Leaders seek counsel and support in developing their funding programs. Our innovative workshops equip church leaders to focus a ministry vision, development long range plans, enhance communication and build creative strategies for commitment and generosity.

STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES Church leaders seek practical and affordable programs for growing giving. We offer books and accompanying computer resources which provide step-by-step tools that are easy to follow and apply.

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU

Yes, your situation is unique. That's why you need a partner who comes to understand you, listens to your values and concerns, and works with you to design and implement the strategy that is right in meeting your financial goals.

Whatever your need-- capital goals, operating budget concerns, building your endowment, defining a new direction-- we can help.

Let us talk with you about a partnership in building your future in ministry and mission.

OUR COMMITMENT

As ADVENT becomes your partner, together we will:

Discover your vision, a unique call to ministry and mission.
Communicate your vision for ministry and mission, a compelling image of your future.
Honor your unique values and traditions.
Affirm every person's commitment, from the "widow's mite" to the largest major gift.
Develop the strategy that advances your ministry and mission, and raises the funds you require.
Mobilize your members in a visionary commitment, claiming the opportunities before you.
Lead members to new levels of giving, now and for years to come.

OUR MISSION

ADVENT's mission is to bring faith, vision, and money together...

Our Mission