Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Running A Programme

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005  Learning to give is not about raising money but about raising people to be like Jesus.  Giving simply to meet the needs of a church is charity; giving to God through the church is joyful worship and an expression of our love for God, who love us first.

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Planning Group  5/8 people  Good mix  - PCC/Non PCC  - Long time attendees/new members  -Mix of Skills  Time commitment  Involvement of Treasures and Stewardship Recorder

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Main Aims of Programme  Increase amounts given  Increase number of givers  Increase number of standing orders  Bring in new givers  Increase amount given tax-efficiently  Time commitment  Time and talents

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 This - the Giving Pyramid Contact Occasional givers Planned givers All potential givers Regular reviewers Legacy gifts Cheerful Proportionate Gift Aid givers IdentificationInformation Growth Interest Involvement Investment Commitment

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Main Messages  Theological reasons for giving  Vision  Parish plan  Tax efficient giving

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Communication  Posters/displays in church  Handouts  Brochure  Preaching  Presentation  House groups  Individual approaches  Pass it on folder

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Written Material  Invitations  Pledge cards  Gift aid forms  Standing orders  Time and Talent responses  Letter from Vicar  Envelope for response

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Responses  Handed in at church  Posted  Visiting  Taken up during a service  Non-responders

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Launch!!  Launch service(s)  Preaching  Presentation  Commissioning of visitors  Distribution of envelopes

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Middle Week(s)  Preaching  Visits  Collection of envelopes  Article on notice sheets  Mention in notices

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Thanksgiving  Closing service  Public thanks  Blessing of responses

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Processing Responses  Thank people individually  Ensure all responses are actioned  Chasing those who haven’t responded

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Review of Programme  Debrief Planning Group  What went well  What could have been done differently  Have we achieved what we set out to  What will we do in the future  How will we communicate result

Produced by Blackburn Diocesan Resources Officer 2005 Good Practice – The Future  How will new members learn to give  Annual thanks  Annual review  Regular preaching