In partnership with Action Planning, our aim is to equip your church leaders with effective practical solutions for your capital appeal projects and discover how to respond to a significant fundraising challenge that is well beyond the church’s ‘normal’ levels of income.

Every once in a while, a church has to find a way of funding a major project, far outside the scope of its regular giving. This may be a substantial repair; it may be a re-ordering of the inside of the church, or the installation of much needed facilities such as toilets or a kitchen. And sometimes it is even larger – like a new extension or even a whole new church building!

Such projects require very careful planning – not just for the actual works, but for how the works will be funded.

Who is it for?

This training is suitable for those people who are responsible for overseeing fundraising for a church capital appeal.

• Church leaders
• Lay Leaders
• Clergy

What topics will the training cover?

David Saint and Sean Tully of Action Planning will share from their extensive accumulated experience, to help you plan an effective fundraising campaign for your capital project, covering the following topics:

• A framework for a capital appeal strategy
• Understanding why people give (and why they don’t!)
• How to ask for support
• The importance and construction of a powerful case for support
• An overview of funding sources
• The place of congregational giving and how to maximise it
• Raising money from trusts
• The role of loan finance
• The fundraising feasibility study
• Developing an action plan

FAQs

How do I join the webinar?

Once you have booked your place, an email will be sent to you two days before the webinar with a zoom link and instructions for how to join us on the day.

What makes me eligible for a reduced rate?

You are entitled to book the reduced rate ticket if you are a Stewardship client. You are a Stewardship client if you use any of the following services:

• Accounts Examination Service
• Charity Formation Service
• Church and Charity Lending
• Church and Charity Recipient Account
• Church Planting Service
• Consultancy Helpline
• Deposit Account
• Individual Recipient Account
• Payroll Bureau

If you do not use any of these services, you are not eligible for the reduced rate.