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What is an Associate of the Archbishop? Associates of the Archbishop are individuals who faithfully respond to Christ’s call to stewardship by generously contributing $1,000 or more annually to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Membership in the Associates is divided into eight different giving levels. They are: Sponsors $1,000–$2,499 Ambassadors $2,500–$4,999 Endorsers $5,000–$9,999 Guarantors $10,000–$14,999 Bronze Guarantors $15,000–$19,999 Silver Guarantors $20,000–$24,999 Golden Guarantors $25,000–$49,999 Diamond Guarantors $50,000 or more Benefits to Members Complimentary annual fall luncheon hosted by the Archbishop, in grateful appreciation for the generosity of the Associates of the Archbishop. Recognition in the annual Associates of the Archbishop brochure. Remembrance in the prayers of our retired priests at Regina Cleri. Potential Associates Typically, potential Associates are those individuals who currently contribute $500 or more annually to the Appeal. All parishioners who contribute $500 or more will receive a letter from the Archbishop in the February advance mailing. However, potential Associates may also include individuals who have not previously contributed to the Appeal, but are generous donors to other special parish efforts, Parish Capital Campaigns or the Parish Offertory. Potential Associates should be identified by the Pastor and/or Parish Appeal Chairperson. Personal solicitation of these potential Associates by the Pastor is the most effective approach for obtaining new Associates. This may include a home visit, lunch at the rectory, or a personal phone call or personal letter from the pastor requesting that they join the Associates of the Archbishop. 2/12 Roles and Responsibilities 4.21
G. Follow-Up Coordinator Job Description for the Follow-Up Coordinator The Follow-Up Coordinator works with the Data Information Coordinator and the Pledge Card Coordinator, identifying parishioners who do not participate in the Appeal during Appeal Sundays. The Follow-Up Coordinator then oversees the solicitation of these potential donors. Introduction The follow-up effort is critical to the success of the Appeal in every parish. According to one survey conducted with people who had given in one year but not the next, 40% of the respondents thought they had given again that year. Clearly then, if this group of people had been reminded that they had not given, then asked to give by someone in their own parish, they probably would have said yes. In every parish some people will miss the Appeal Sundays, for any number of reasons. They may have been on vacation, or attending a confirmation or first communion. No matter why they did not give, it is important every parishioner be asked to make a commitment. Step-By-Step Guide to a Simple, Successful Follow-Up Effort Early March 1. Determine the most effective and efficient method of follow-up for your parish. Often, this will be a mix of various strategies, such as telephone calls for those who have given before and mailings for those who have not participated before. Personal visits are the most effective method for most parishes, but they do require more time. 2. Recruit volunteers to help with follow-up contacts. The number of volunteers needed will vary based on the method or methods chosen. Personal visits are the most effective means of follow-up, but they also require the most time. As a rule of thumb, recruit one volunteer for every five to ten follow-up telephone calls you expect to make, and a few more volunteers to conduct a mailing. When recruiting these volunteers, tell them in advance what you will ask them to do. They will more likely agree to make ten calls over two weeks, than to make an open-ended commitment. 3. Set goals for each volunteer. For example, ask each volunteer to find five more people to make a pledge. May - June 1. For efficient follow-up, ask the Data Information Coordinator to identify those parishioners who have not yet given, using the online reporting system. The following reports are very helpful for this effort. It is critical that the Follow-Up Coordinator works closely with the Data Information Coordinator to keep these reports up-to-date. (See Data Information Coordinator and the Report List page 4.11, for more details and descriptions of the reports listed below). Current Year LYBUNTS. Current Year SYBUNTS. Never Givers. 2/12 Roles and Responsibilities 4.22
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