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Maybe I can help. https://jimschmotzer.com/services/life-coaching

I recently received the following feedback from Rev. Susan Rose (Campus Minister, United Campus Ministry, Fayetteville, AR) related to my presentation “Raising Funds and Friends for Campus Ministry” at the Presbyterian Church Growth Conference, August 2012.

“I wanted to let you know about an immediate “success story.” I was scheduled to do a presentation asking for help with my program…after I put together my bullet points; I realized I hadn’t asked for money. Even though I’m uncomfortable about asking for money, I thought this was a good way to put my new knowledge to work. I started out by stating our mission, shared what we do with students, showed pictures, then asked for help. I had several ways they could help, the last being donating money or donating gift cards. 

 Individuals who wanted to contribute to the ministry gave me (over) $400 dollars after church. I will be following up with several who indicated they would like to help in other ways, including donating food for events and volunteering with our program. And of course, the people who wrote checks will be the beginning of my new fundraising data bank!”

I recently received an email update from a person I met with sometime this past year. I asked for and received permission to post portions of the message anonymously. I hope this helps communicate how I want to support people through transitions and tough times.

Hello Jim,

You… spent some very important time and energy counseling me about my situation at work and the isolation I was feeling there and in my personal life. I also shared with you at that time that I thought I might be losing my job…You were very encouraging and gave me some good insight in thinking about my situation. 

I did, in fact, end up losing my job, not that long after our conversation. 

…I wanted thank you for “being there” and being wise…You were a part of the small chorus of voices that aided and supported me in a very difficult transition in my life…I am so very grateful.

Attached is a handout giving an overview of the workshop I led, earlier this month, at the “What Are You Waiting For?” Presbyterian Evangelism and Church Growth Conference. I would enjoy helping others develop and implement fundraising programs in varied ministry settings. Please contact me if you’d like to further explore working together. Fundraising for campus ministries revised 8-12

Here is an introductory offer: http://www.swargain.com/deals/view/10

following is a news report related to the new focus and efforts in collegiate ministry with and through the Presbyterian church: http://www.pcusa.org/news/2012/8/1/campus/

Here is a link to an article related to the conference I’m attending: http://www.pcusa.org/news/2012/7/31/big-picture-small-picture/

I’m in the Tampa area for the “What are you waiting for?” evangelism and church growth conference of the Presbyterian Church USA. On Wednesday I will be teaching a workshop on fundraising for collegiate ministries.

Friday i will be meeting with staff of the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust for planning related to the Vision & Call Intern program. The focus is training ministry leaders for the Northwest: http://www.murdock-trust.org/enrichment-programs/vision-call-internships.php

Next week I’ll be in Florida for the “What are you waiting for?” Presbyterian evangelism and church growth conference. I understand that many think Presbyterians have no interest in or passion for evangelism and church growth. The last report i received said that 500 will be in attendance. Sounds to me like something is perking.

I’ll be leading a workshop for the collegiate ministry track: “Raising Funds and Friends for Collegiate Ministry”. I’m looking forward to connections with both old and new friends.