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 

Location Details

AKA Dream Church. Enter through the covered doors on the Elmwood St. side of the building

Presenters

Featuring - Arnold Kimmons

Area Director, South Carolina, Mission Increase

After more than thirty years as a sales and marketing executive, Arnold Kimmons graduated from the corporate world in 2014 to serve ministry leaders, first with Ministry Ventures and now with Mission Increase. Arnold serves as the Area Director for Mission Increase South Carolina. Based in Greenville, SC, he equips Christian nonprofit leaders in biblical principles of fundraising, planning, board governance, and leadership. His vision is for all ministry leaders to be equipped for service and working in unison to build up the body of Christ. (Eph. 4:12-13) Arnold serves on the board of directors for an inner-city ministry that cares for the homeless, prostitutes and men transitioning out of prison. Arnold's wife Kristie is a full partner in this and all other ventures in their life. While her most important roles are support and encouragement, she assists with many of the administrative tasks necessary to support their ministry. They have two grown children and a daughter-in-law.