[Coc] Fwd: Register Now: Stewardship 202 - Feb. 27, Mar. 5 & Mar. 8

[Susan Stukey]

Dear UCM Friends,
I thought some of us might be interested in this... 
And please pass it on to anyone you think might also want to attend!
Cheers!
Sue

Sue Stukey's Phone

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> From: New England Region UUA <newengland at uua.org>
> Date: January 28, 2016 at 8:03:21 AM EST
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> Subject: Register Now: Stewardship 202 - Feb. 27, Mar. 5 & Mar. 8
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> Stewardship 202
> Relevant Faith-Filled 21st Century Practices
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> Go Beyond Standard Practices of the Annual Pledge Drive 
> to Explore New Ideas Together
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> 3 DATES & LOCATIONS:
> Saturday, February 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm in Needham, MA (Directions)
> Saturday, March 5, 10:00am - 4:00pm in Concord, NH (Directions)
> Tuesday, March 8, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Evening Webinar
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> PRESENTER: Mark Ewert, UU Consultant, the Stewardship for Us team, and author of The Generosity Path
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> Many congregations struggle with their annual drives; to recruit volunteers, to engage congregants in understanding how stewardship works, and to get them to respond generously. Once you have the basics of an annual budget (pledge) drive working, how can you take your program to the next level?
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> This workshop will touch on continuous improvement for the basics (which can always be refined!) and then cover other "legs of the stool" that provide financial fuel for congregations. These include fundraisers, earned income, endowment, crowdfunding, and other sources. We will covers adding legs to your stools while supporting annual financial commitments as the primary source of funding.
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> We will also think holistically about stewardship in your congregation; how to engage other parts of the congregation in stewardship as well as the spiritual and personal development of your members as stewards. 
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> Please be prepared to bring and share resources, ideas, successes and challenges with your peers. We will gather and build on the profound wisdom bank your teams have developed over recent years.   
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> WORKSHOP GOALS:
> Refine your basic annual drive practices
> Align all of the income sources for your congregation, so the annual drive thrives
> Engage other areas of congregational life in stewardship
> Help to grow a steward identity in your congregants
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> PRE-WORK: 
> You'll be sent instructions to prepare for the workshop after you register. The pre-work will not take a lot of time, but is important for your and your team's full participation in the workshop.
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> WORKSHOP DATES (2 LOCATIONS, 1 ONLINE):
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> Saturday, February 27
> First Parish UU in Needham, MA (Directions)
> 10am - 4pm  Full day event, includes lunch
> EVENT FEE: $75 per person. Group Discount: $40 for each teammate after four. 
> REGISTER NOW! 
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> Saturday, March 5
> UU Church of Concord, NH (Directions)
> 10am - 4pm  Full day event, includes lunch
> EVENT FEE: $75 per person. Group Discount: $40 for each teammate after four. 
> REGISTER NOW! 
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> Tuesday, March 8
> 7pm - 9pm  2-Hour Online Event
> You will need a computer with a camera and dependable internet access. 
> Given the limitations of a virtual experience, online events cannot offer the same time or opportunity for cross-congregational dialogue and team application as our in-person events. However, we promise an engaged learning experience.
> EVENT FEE: $25 for an individual, or $50 for a team using same computer.
> REGISTER NOW!
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> Early registration is strongly encouraged, both to confirm there's enough interest to run the workshop and to ensure your enrollment if the class is full. Consider registering your whole team together. Registration deadline is a week before each event or when we reach maximum capacity.
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> Please note, while we know that not all individuals are in a position to pay these fees, since the learning is on behalf of the congregation, we assume that congregations will select and financially support participants to come. However, if these fees are prohibitive even to the congregation, please be in touch with us. We do not want cost to keep anyone away.
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> ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
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> Mark Ewert is a consultant for Unitarian Universalist communities with the Stewardship For Us team; his focus is on helping congregations to grow their cultures of generosity. He has worked with more than 30 
> congregations and UU organizations during the last seven years. 
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> Mark has been a lay leader at All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC since 2002 and was congregational President during their recent capital campaign. Before his UU consulting, Mark was a fundraising professional, consultant, facilitator, and teacher for nonprofit organizations. He is currently an International Coaching Federation Certified Coach (ACC) and has a practice in philanthropy and organizational leadership coaching. 
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> Mark's book, The Generosity Path: Finding the Richness in Giving, was published in 2014 and is available from Skinner House Books.
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> Our work is made possible by district dues contributions from congregations, associational grants and individual gifts. Visit our website to find out about trainings and learning opportunities planned for winter and spring 2016 in the New England Region. Regional staff services and support are available year-round.
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