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Kairos Resource Recruiting. Story of Two Ad Councils. - Called to do God’s Work. Representing Christ to Participants/Guests. - Inspired & Motivated. Ad Council “A”. Struggles Getting Team Members. Struggles with Funds. Veteran Team Members Burning Out. Ad Council “B”.
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Kairos Resource Recruiting
Story of Two Ad Councils - Called to do God’s Work • Representing Christ to • Participants/Guests - Inspired & Motivated
Ad Council “A” Struggles Getting Team Members Struggles with Funds Veteran Team Members Burning Out
Ad Council “B” Plenty of 1st Time Team Members Raises Excess Funds Leaders Identified 2-3 years in Advance Thinking of Starting at Another Prison
What’s the Difference? Same Passion for Christ’s Work One Burning Out One Vibrant & Growing
The Best Practice In Volunteer Recruiting (and Fund Raising) Tell God’s Story Harvest the Fruit
Two Parallel Strategies Planting the Seeds Raise Awareness in Christian & DOC Communities Harvest the Fruit Telling God’s Story & Asking for “Interest”
Planting the Seeds KPMI & State Chapters Print Media Radio TV
Harvesting the Fruit Advisory Council # 1 Make Presentations (Tell God’s Story)
Harvesting the Fruit Advisory Council # 2 Outreach Coordinator a. Record Interests b. Send Info
Harvesting the Fruit Advisory Council # 3 Team Mailing Party New Presentations Pre Weekend Mailing Growing List of Supporters Post Weekend Mailing
Step By Step to Success
1. Make Presentations Not Everyone Can Do As Well Form a “Speakers Bureau” Train the Presenters
Select the “Story” Both Sides of the Wall (DVD) From Darkness to Light (VCR) KO Promotional (DVD) My Kairos (DVD) Paul Gray (DVD) Kairos Commercial (DVD*) * 2 min, 1 min, 30 sec – Broadcast Beta Format Also Available
Secret # 1 You Have to Actually Schedule Presentations
Give the Presentation 1. Before the Video 2. Video 3. After the Video - Collect “Interest Cards” Paint a Picture of How They Can Be A Part of This Mission of God
Secret # 2 You MUST Collect Interest Cards WHILE the Spirit is Moving
2. Record the Interests Ad Council Outreach Coordinator - Send Add’l Info Letter - Send Volunteer Brochure - Send Next Team Leader Interested Volunteer Info
Secret # 3 No “Quick Fix” Build Interest & Relationship Never Stop Giving Opportunity to Participate
Secret # 3 Implications You WILL Spend Money on Postage
3. Ask People to Be Part of the Journey Team Mailing Party Prepared by Outreach Coordinator Team Prays Over & Assembles
Secret # 4 Say THANKS to Everybody
Send Local Press Release Announcements Testimonial Stories TO: Churches (Newsletters) Local Radio/TV/Newspapers Raising Local Community Awareness
Ministry Tools Presenter’s Guide Videos What’s the Purpose? Data Recording & Ongoing Nurture Brochures & Mailers Display Tools
Special Considerations Minority Team Recruiting Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Minority Team Recruiting What is Your Motivation? God’s Stew vs Man’s Melting Pot
Minority Team Recruiting Start with Respect Fundamental Cultural Differences Do Exist No Right or Wrong Cultural Attributes (all add to a more flavorable Stew)
Minority Team Recruiting Relationships are Critical Involve Key Spiritual Leaders Strive for the Leader to Serve on the Team God’s Stew is much better when ALL Christians unite
Minority Team Recruiting Hispanic Culture Values Family Relationships are Critical Build a PERSONAL Relationship Present Kairos Story Together
Minority Team Recruiting Asian Culture Values Respect Listener Responsible for Understanding the Message Insult to ask “Do you Understand?” Less Formal – More Sharing
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting Focus on Best Practices Organize Around Best Practices Best Practices (included in Ezra-KO)
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting Best Practice #1 Advisory Council is Responsible Ongoing Process OL #1 Taps into it
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting Best Practice #2 Work With Local KI Community Build Warm Relationship Proactive Contact with KI Weekend Leader for Liaison Pkg
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting Best Practice #3 Go Where the Guests Are! Visitation Services Shelters, Clinics, Laundromats Brochures (Ezra-KO Brochure)
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting Best Practice #4 “Everybody” Knows Somebody Guests Don’t Wear Signs Seek People Who Will Connect
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting Best Practice #5 Tell the Story How Active is my Ad Council? Public Service TV Programs
Be God’s Hands & Feet By Telling His Story Stay in touch with past Team members & urge them to stay involved