Lutheran Schools Development Center

P.O. Box 2422, Sun City, Arizona 85372-2422 * TEL: (623) 521-6446 * EMAIL: rtrogalski@aol.com

"Investing in Children for Eternity"

ANNUAL FUND

 

 

 

 

 

Lutheran Schools Development Center

 

ANNUAL FUND SEMINAR

What is an Annual Fund?

It’s a coordinated effort by the school’s development team to plan an annual appeal which each year will provide an average of $30,000-$150,000. After the first year it gets easier because donors “get in the habit of giving.”

Why Start an Annual Fund Now?

WHY NOT? Every school has potential donors who would be most happy to give, if they knew the situation. The Annual Fund provides the opportunity to support Christian education.

Who does all the Work?

The administrator is NOT in charge but recruits the development team who is trained at the

workshop. The “Center” gives team job descriptions and encourages them on each campus visit.  

 

How are the Funds Used?

They can be used for budget support or special programs, scholarships, salaries, facilities upgrades or

needed equipment. The school sets the goal which may change year by year.   

Seminar Goals

  • Organize a development program

  • Understand development vs. fundraising

  • Implement the Annual Fund

  • Train Leaders

  • Write a Case Statement

  • Launch a Direct Mail Appeal

  • Find Prospective Donors (grandparents, alumni, local businesses)

  • Organize a Phone-a-thon

  • Locate Major Gift Prospects

  • Train Asking for Gifts

  • Recognize Donors

  • Keep Records

Background

Bob has written a "how to" manually assist schools in raising needed cash flow. His manual (and workshop) gives a step by step guide which has been successful for over 100 Lutheran Schools across the country.

When: Saturday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

                                                                                                                                                                         

Where: Local Host School Needed                                                                      

Who (attends): A team recruited by the principal but trained by the "Center"

Cost: It depends on how many schools attend. The price includes the workshop and four follow-up site visits.

 

“We are still using the info from your workshop (Annual Fund). It’s helping keep us open.”  

- Betsy Kurth, Bethel, Chicago, IL