Young Life Field Development Podcast

Why is it important to have committee ownership?  In this episode we discuss how committee ownership effects the longevity and health of the mission.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

How to Make an Ask as a Committee Person. Much like making asks as someone on staff, there is a lot that goes into helping fundraise as a Committee Person.  In this episode we offer some practical advice on how to make an ask as a Committee Person; from scheduling your meeting to keeping it relational, we have help for you.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

McDonalds and other restaurants often offer fundraising nights to groups like Young Life - is this a good way to fundraise?  In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of restaurant fundraising; what to weigh when considering such a fundraiser and some ways it can benefit your area.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Young Life is a ministry intended to walk alongside the local church.  In this episode we discuss the importance of building relationships with the local church in order to help support them as they support us in reaching a world of kids.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Bebe has been a part of Young Life for quite a while and has some great bits of wisdom for us!  In this episode we discuss how to build deep, lasting friendships with donors; we also talk about the importance of using the resources of successful fundraisers to further your own fundraising.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department and special guest BeBe Hobson. Listen in!

We always want face to face, relational fundraising as our primary way of raising money but sometimes alternative fundraisers can be a beneficial way of boosting your area’s budget!  In this episode we discuss some of the pros and cons to alternative fundraising as well as give some ideas for fundraisers in your area.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Getting valuable family time while contributing to the ministry may not be something on your radar, but it should be!  In this episode we discuss how valuable it is to spend time with your family at Trail West for family camp; we also talk about the value in inviting guests to join you on your life changing vacation.  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Starting a new area the right way will determine how strong that area is in the future. In this episode we discuss some key principles for starting a new area; including how to budget, who to talk to, and how to plan. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

You have the first steps to increasing personal support while on staff; listen in to find out the final steps in that process. In this episode we break down how to begin the process of raising more support; we also introduce the Tier 2 Coaching Program that recently launched for experienced staff. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades, Greg Lehman, and special guest Chad Watson from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Increasing your personal support after you have been on staff for a while can seem very difficult. In this episode, we talk about how PDD is also for experienced staff and how to break fundraising down into just a few easy steps. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades, Greg Lehman, and special guest Chad Watson from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Getting Adults involved in the Adult Guest Program can really help ignite a new excitement for Young Life. From planning in advance to personally inviting your guests, this podcast talks about how to get adults in your area involved in the Adult Guest Program. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

A “strategic plan” can seem like a very daunting task to take on. This podcast talks about what goes into creating a strategic plan - from who to invite to what to say in your first meeting. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

In ministry, we often have a lot of passion and a lot of vision, but less of a strategic plan to execute these ideas. This podcast talks about why having a strategic plan is so important and how it can create more ownership and longevity for your area. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Often in fundraising we have to trust that God is moving. This podcast asks the important question: “Does your area live by faith and not by sight?” Faith is generated through practice; we get to use fundraising as our generator. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Matching funds not only raises funds but also creates more donor engagement, removes pressure from donors, and adds value to your donors. This podcast talks about the many benefits of having matching funds. It also discusses how to create a Matching Funds List and how to lay out your vision for the match. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

God frequently works through “interruptions” in our plans and in ways we would never have expected. This podcast talks about how we can create an environment that allows God to move - both in our finances and in our relationships; it also talks about how God uses those finances to build our relationships. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades, Greg Lehman, and Chad Watson from the Field Development department. Listen in!

The Committee Chair is often an overlooked position, but may actually be the most important position in an entire region. This podcast talks about the importance of a Committee Chair and how having one can not only help encourage and strengthen the Director but can also add credibility to your Area as a whole. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Timing can be imperative when it comes to fundraising.  This podcast talks about the importance of cultivating relationships with your donors as well as knowing and communicating the purpose of your time together with those donors. Don’t let fundraising just become transactional! Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

P228 – Talking Fundraising Coaching with Chad Watson. We have a new member in the Field Development family, and that is Chad Watson. In this podcast you will meet Chad Watson, our new Coaching Coordinator, and hear about some of the exciting advancements happening within the department. Also, learn how you can get your new staff people connected with a fundraising coach! Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Knowing where to start when it comes to meeting with a Donor can seem overwhelming at times.  This podcast offers three great tips to help you with your donor meetings; being present, curious, and open are key components to a successful time. Hear more helpful tips on today’s podcast!  Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!