Event Information

Asking the right person, for the right gift, at the right time takes careful consideration and planning. This requires meeting with givers and building relationships. This requires a system to track data and next steps.  

Whether you’re an experienced major gifts fundraiser or just getting started, this refreshed workshop will allow you to practice the planning skills you need to make major gifts a key component of your overall fundraising strategy.  

Gather together with peers in ministry for hands-on practice to:  

• Define for their organization what makes someone a major giver  
• Practice using components of a major gifts plan  
• Create specific plans for nurturing relationships with individuals and giving organizations. 
• Practice training others to use a plan 

This updated workshop is a complement to our other major gifts workshops and will benefit your entire team. Be sure to invite development staff, board members, and even key givers to participate. Major gifts are one of our most requested topics, so register for this workshop today! 

We encourage you and your team to take full advantage of our learning series by:  

• Attending the workshop 
• Watching the national webinar on February 15th, 11:00am Pacific Time - SAVE THE DATE!
• Joining any group coaching events 
• Schedule individual coaching appointment with your Area Director 

Presenters

Featuring - Gee Arias

Area Director for Houston, Mission Increase

Gee Arias serves as the Area Director for Mission Increase Houston. He has over 8 years of experience in church ministry, with a focus in church planting and expansion. Gee has a calling to help the local church community understand the intersections of the marketplace and the Christian commission to make disciples throughout all the nations. He believes the key can be found in Jeremiah 29, “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you…for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Prior to Mission Increase, Gee served as Executive Director for an organization where he witnessed God grow the revenue over 3,000% in 2.5 years. He has been able to share his passion in interviews and conferences including NPR, The Ringer, the TXCCDN, and the CCDA.  Gee is native to Houston, where he lives with his wife Jewell, and enjoys traveling, photography, and cheering on his Houston Rockets.