Thoughtful Leadership We never forget whose program it is. Because every congregation is different, there is no rigid formula for success. We start by listening to you. Then we adapt program structure, services and tools to your congregation's unique personality. Throughout the appeal period, there is a clear sense of inviting, rather than compelling participation and commitment.
Positive Contribution to the Life of Your Church We're an ever-accessible, yet unobtrusive, resource in your program's success. We provide a program director and a program administrator team that assumes full management responsibility for all aspects of the capital appeal. We bring our own portable office (telephones, laptop computers, etc.) to your site. Everything we do is designed to avoid disrupting the daily life of your church.
Structured Follow-up Our help doesn't end when your funding appeal is complete. We set up a structured follow-up plan and work closely with your follow-up committee for the full term of the program.
Success is Important, But not Always Serious We think that JOY is an under-appreciated element in church funding programs. We encourage occasions for celebration and humor where appropriate. These gifts of the heart and spirit can be valuable assets to your appeal.
Nothing Succeeds Like Success We encourage you to contact our current and past clients about the quality and integrity of our work. Ask them if they would call on us again. Many have worked with us on three, four or more funding programs. Because this kind of good will doesn't happen without integrity, service and value, we continue to build our business with positive referrals.
Residual Benefits The success of our client-congregations' programs goes far beyond monetary goals. There are obvious advantages of expanded facilities, programs and outreach. New options are made available through debt reduction. And because programs focus on journeys of faith, congregations grow in strength and spirit - and often in size. Individuals gain personal satisfaction. The lasting effects are deeply ingrained in the spiritual life of the congregation. Having made the journey once, congregations often find they're better prepared for future funding appeals.
Choose The James Company for your fund appeal program. Call us today at 1-877-337-1126 (in Illinois), 1-800-472-0535 (in Minnesota) or 1-800-258-7575 (in Wisconsin).
