Fundraising

Please note: These job descriptions were composed for medium to large sized outreaches with Impact World Tour. For smaller events not all positions or simplified procedures might be required, please apply common sense in determining the needs for your community.

Identify and contact potential donors with others in community-wide fundraising committee and assist in organising church/town fundraising efforts.

Meet with committee (1-4 hours a month until Tour)
Contact potential donors (2-6 hours a month until Tour)
Assist church/town fundraising efforts (project-dependent)

The Fundraising Team is responsible to raise the funds needed for the Impact World Tour campaign and to oversee the budget and financial operation. IWT Leadership will work closely with this team.

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” II Cor 9:8

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his riches in glory.” Phil. 4:19

“But remember the Lord your God for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” Deut. 8:18

Feeding of the five thousand – Jesus knew that he would multiply the bread and fish; he had it mind already – he asked the disciples merely to test them… We need to trust him – he has a plan to provide all that’s needed.

It is highly probable that most people have not been involved in an outreach as large and as complex as the IWT. We realize that in these times of fast-paced lifestyles and an abundance of information and communication we need to be able to capture the public’s attention. Just like the Roman roads in the apostle Paul’s day, we need to make use of the amazing communication technologies our world presents before us today. With this in mind, we are looking at a budget, the scale of which, the majority of the church has never contemplated before.

This is exciting because it challenges our faith level to rise and to believe our Lord at His Word! As the above scriptures indicate, God pays for His work. It is the responsibility of the Fundraising Team to guide God’s people into faith as we endeavor with His might to communicate the gospel to our lost nation.

Primary functions of the team

Build faith in the Christian community for reaching the budget
Customize the fundraising strategy for the region
Implement and oversee all aspects of the Capital Campaign
Oversee with the IWT Coordinator the financial operations of the campaign
Report progress to the Executive Committee and the participating churches

Responsibilities of the Fundraising Team Leader

Build a team to help carry the duties of the team. Ensure that they understand their responsibilities and carry them out.
Responsible to oversee the development and direction of the team
Assist in making a fundraising strategy for campaign
Act as a liaison between team, the Executive and local churches
Foster and maintain a high level of motivation and commitment to fundraising among the team
Weekly reports/updates for the Executive Committee
Assist in presenting the vision of IWT and financial needs to the business community, civic authorities, churches and individuals
Participate in personal solicitation meetings with local businesses and church members
Recruit, encourage and resource others in making personal requests for donations to the campaign

Considerations for the Fundraising Team Leader:

Integrity
Organizational skills
Respected in the community
Speaking ability and boldness
Previous successful fundraising experience

Banquet Coordinator’s Responsibilities

The Banquet Coordinator assists the IWT Staff and Fundraising Team in preparing for Fundraising Banquets. The Fundraising Team Members will also be a valuable resource for the Banquet Coordinator in identifying Table Hosts and guests.
For more info on Banquets check the Events section

Corporate Gifts/Sponsorship Coordinator’s Responsibilities

Together with the Fundraising Team Leader, identify the Participating Church Fundraising Coordinators from each church. These coordinators should help you recruit Capital Team Members (CTM) from every participating church. In addition to giving themselves, CTM’s will be trained to present the IWT and invite people from the broader community to be involved in giving.

Grants & Gifts in Kind Coordinator’s Responsibilities

This Coordinator will help coordinate the efforts of Capital Team Members as they approach businesses for Gifts in Kind (GIK). As potential businesses and needed services are identified by the team, the GIK Coordinator should help ensure that businesses are not over- or unnecessarily approached. Where appropriate, the GIK Coordinator should also make applications to grant making bodies and foundations for funding.
A sample Gifts in Kind list can be found here

Procedure

Step One

Familiarize yourself with all of the responsibilities of this team. Draw up a timeline for events and deadlines for preparation.

Step Two

Build the team with a representation from each of the participating churches.

Step Three

Appoint the following Coordinators

Banquet Coordinator
Business/ Sponsorship Coordinator
Personal Solicitation Coordinator
Grants & Gifts in Kind Coordinator
Civic Club Coordinator (optional)

Step Four

Divide the volunteers into teams under the above Coordinator. Organize and oversee the development of each sub-team, keeping planning on track.

Step Five

Meet with and train members of the team with the help of the IWT Staff. Ensure they have the materials they need to succeed.