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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Brad Layland – Turning Donors Into Partners
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Fundraising can be one of the most stressful parts of ministry. How do we get off the treadmill of crisis-driven fundraising to more sustainable ministry funding?
Brent talks with Brad Layland about his new IVP book ‘Turning Donors Into Partners – Principles for Fundraising You’ll Actually Enjoy’.
Brad is the CEO of the Focus Group, which provides fundraising counsel to non profit organizations in major donor development, strategic planning and capital campaigns. He’s also the founder and owner of Endless Summer Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage in St. Augustine, Florida. Brad has also run 50 marathons and completed two Iron man Triathlons.
- (2:00) Fundraising is a bit like running marathons;
- (3:05) Brad’s start in fundraising;
- (5:15) Fundraising about developing relationships;
- (7:30) Asking for donations;
- (11:30) Donors feeling involved;
- (14:05) Long term relationships in fundraising;
- (18:00) Meeting with donors;
- (21:05) The Focus Group;
- (23:30) Running marathons.
Links mentioned in this episode:
bradlayland.com/turning-donors-into-partners/
www.amazon.com/Turning-Donors-into-Partners-Fundraising/dp/1514005786
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