80% of the world’s evangelical Christians live in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Over the last 50 years, God’s church has grown exponentially in these areas.

These regions have tremendous mission sending potential to help bring the gospel to unreached peoples, but they currently send only 20% of the world’s cross-cultural missionaries!

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This infographic provides a visual score for seven data points ranked on a 0 to 100 scale. Faded icons show scores for other countries on the mobilization index. See below for actual scores and country-specific insights.

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We regret to announce that the conference has been canceled. Registrants please check your email or return to this page for further details.&nbsp;

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 &bull; Black Mountain, NC

Support Raising Leaders Conference

SRLC '24 Canceled

October 9, 2024
Thank you for your grace and patience as we navigate this unexpected situation.
Here are a couple of next steps:
Registration Refunds
Please fill out a&nbsp;<a rel="follow noopener" href="https://www.jotform.com/form/242825264743056" target="_blank">brief refund form</a> by Friday, October 18th, and Via will issue a full refund for your registration fees, as well as any additional add-ons (including pre-conference workshops, t-shirts, etc). You will receive an email confirmation of your processed refund(s).
Lodging Refunds (Ridgecrest)
For those who booked lodging at Ridgecrest, you can request a full refund as a part of the same refund form. We kindly ask for your patience, as it may take several weeks for their team to accommodate all refund requests.
Donate
If you prefer to donate your reservation deposit and/or registration fees to support Ridgecrest and/or the Generosity team, respectively, you can select "Yes" on the two donation questions on the&nbsp;<a rel="follow noopener" href="https://www.jotform.com/form/242825264743056" target="_blank">refund form.</a>
*Additionally, you can also contribute to the <a rel="follow noopener" href="https://ridgecrestfoundation.com/" target="_blank">Ridgecrest Relief Fund here</a>.
Travel
For those with travel arrangements, our team has found that many airlines are offering credits or refunds, depending on your membership status. Please check with your airline for the most up-to-date information.

We deeply appreciate your understanding and continued prayers for God's provision, especially for those affected in North Carolina. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
- Mark, on behalf of the Generosity Team&nbsp;


October 7, 2024
We regret to inform you that we received the following information from Ridgecrest, and the 2024 Support Raising Leaders Conference has been canceled.&nbsp; &nbsp; From Ridgecrest: "Thank you again for your grace and patience as we navigate through the tragic event to our area from Hurricane Helene. &nbsp; Due to our water supply continuing to be insufficient to maintain the conference center and the community we serve; we will have to cancel your event. &nbsp;Please know that we are deeply saddened by this past weeks events and are truly grateful for your encouragement and support during this difficult time." &nbsp; We are so very sorry for the stress, disappointment, and inconvenience this will cause. Please look for information regarding options for receiving a refund of conference costs. &nbsp; Again we apologize and ask that you continue to pray for the Ridgecrest staff and all of those affected by Hurricane Helene.
&nbsp;&nbsp; - Mark, on behalf of the Generosity Team&nbsp;

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Finances limit ministry. We want to change that.

Conference Format

Gifted and diverse speakers from a variety of support raised ministries use their decades of experience to renew vision for why we do this.
<ul>
<li>Executive leaders</li>
<li>Support raising practitioners</li>
<li>SRLC-attendee nominated</li>
</ul>

Connect with peers from other organizations seeking to lead, train, and coach their staff in support raising to be your ongoing resource and help.
HIGHLIGHTS
<ul>
<li>Round-table sessions</li>
<li>Network member exclusive meet-up</li>
<li>Peer-to-peer conversations</li>
</ul>

Dive into tools and training in an interactive experience led by a subject-matter expert.
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-inline-start: 15px;">
<li>2-hour long expert content for returners</li>
<li>Numerous 1-hour workshops fundamental content</li>
</ul>

Work alongside peers to tackle key problems and develop a specific plan so you know your next steps when you return home.

Have the option to sign up yourself or your team for a personal consultation with a variety of organizational and subject-matter experts.
<ul>
<li>Meet with Keynote and Workshop Speakers</li>
<li>Get one-on-one time with exhibitors</li>
<li>Talk with experts brought solely&nbsp;to offer consultations</li>
</ul>

Conference Tracks

Organizational Fundraising

Build proficiency in both organizational and staff fundraising strategies and develop ways to bring these two worlds together.

Coaching

Develop strategies and skills to help your staff become and stay fully funded&mdash;especially when coaching across multiple cultural barriers.

Culture

Learn from executive leaders who are creating a healthy support raising culture from the top down and create your own strategy and process change and growth.

Training

Identify the tools, resources, and strengths you need to take your support raising instruction to a new level, sharpening your skills by learning from other experts.

Infrastructure

Construct a framework of essential policies, principles, and personnel to guide your staff to thrive in support raising.

Workshops

The Dirty Work of Building Diversity

Discover how a diverse missions force needs spiritual transformation to be built. Learn the challenges and feasible solutions for support raising minorities.

Double Donations in Your Next Fundraising Campaign

Learn the step-by-step process for a more successful organizational fundraising campaign.&nbsp;

Put on Your Dancing Shoes

Observe and analyze the cultural values that impact support raising coaching. Practice applying these skills to real-world scenarios.

Generating Quality Contacts Through Referrals

Rediscover the unique obstacles and also the bigger vision of generating contacts through referrals. Become equipped to coach staff to generate contacts beyond their initial network.

Maximize Candidate Engagement

How do we keep applicants engaged through the process? When should we introduce fundraising requirements? Discover tactical methods and strategies to optimize your onboarding.

Don&rsquo;t Touch My Donors

Help your staff and organization move from a protective posture of my partners to a shared vision of God's partners investing in a greater vision.

Shape the Culture / Change the Narrative

Evaluate the current support raising culture and narrative within your own ministry. Define two compelling initiatives for your organization and set your first step towards implementation.

Organizational Personal Support Blueprint

Assess the reality of the personal support practices in your organization and define what policies and procedures could better help your staff, smoothing their support journey

Difficult Conversations Around Support Raising

Hear some of the ways you can prepare you staff for support raising before you hire them, and how to handle tough conversations with them when support raising isn't going well.&nbsp;

Complex Organizational Pitfalls: Don't Fall In!

See how complex issues like age, gender, values, and theology create internal culture complexity. Identify your organization's unique potential pitfalls and leave with 1-3 implementable action items.

Support Raising Isn&rsquo;t the Enemy

Develop curiosity with veteran staff&rsquo;s limitations and skill sets and walk away with new ideas in support raising for experienced staff.

Deconstructing the Myths of Major Gift Fundraising

Major gifts are not scary! Come gain fresh tools and real world experience on how to cultivate relationships with major donors built on trust and accountability.

Unleashing the Potential of Technology

Gain practical insights into utilizing various technologies to streamline coaching and increase team efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction.&nbsp;

Communicating with Partners: Research and Best Practices

New research provides clear insights on how ministry partners want to connect with mission workers, as well as practical communication strategies for increasing prayer and financial support.

Adapting for Cross Cultural Success

Discover best practices in helping amend systems and structures for the success of staff from non majority cultures.

Donor Focused Communications: How and Why?

Unpack the &ldquo;Virtuous Circle of a donor&mdash;ask, thank, report, and repeat. Learn what makes a story worth sharing and when best to share it.

Blessed to be a Blessing

Explore the biblical principles that relate to supporting minority missionaries and gain practical tips on how to coach, empower, and equip your minority staff in the mission field.

Project and Organizational Fundraising

Navigate the three ring circus of personal, project, and organization fundraising and discover ways to best match partners with projects. Build vision and practical steps to creating a culture of healthy fundraising at all levels in your organization.

Sharing the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly With Our Partners

How do we share with our ministry partners the good, the bad and ugly ... or should we?

What Pay Structure Serves You Best?&nbsp;

What pay structure serves your staff best: position or needs-based? Evaluate your organization and see what could be your best solution for valuing and stewarding your staff.&nbsp;

The Enemy Within: Getting Unstuck

Stuck? Limiting beliefs might be holding your coachee back! This interactive workshop blasts through the hidden barriers that hinder progress.

Speakers

<ul>
<li>Define your current organization&rsquo;s reality</li>
<li>Learn what healthy and thriving looks like in each area</li>
<li>Create a plan for your next steps and goals</li>
<li>Clearly define how you will measure success</li>
</ul>

Building an Ideal Support Raising Department

<ul>
<li>Refresh your biblical convictions and beliefs</li>
<li>Update crucial communication pieces to be current and effective</li>
<li>Learn about new tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Learn and implement the Continual Increase Strategy to be proactive in your funding</li>
</ul>

You Can&rsquo;t Lead What You Lack

&ldquo;Very encouraging and exceeded my expectations. Allowed me to grow vocationally, spiritually, and emotionally.&rdquo;

Ridgecrest Conference Center

Ridgecrest is a premier Christian conference center for meetings, events, and spiritual retreats. Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, distractions from everyday life fall away the moment you arrive. Their mission is &ldquo;impacting lives for God&rsquo;s glory through purposeful hospitality."

Venue

Pre-Conference: Building an Ideal Support Raising Department

Pre-Conference: You Can’t Lead What You Lack

Free Time / Team Collaboration (optional) / Consulting (optional)

Facilitator Updates Begin (lunch included)

Refund Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel, if you reach out to Via on/before October 5th, 2024 you may receive 50% of your registration refunded. After October 5th, no refunds will be issued.&nbsp;
Registration closes October 10th, 2024 at 11:59pm CST. 
No refunds on exhibitor/sponsor tickets.

Contact

Via PO BOX 3556 Fayetteville, AR, 72702 (479) 587-9598 <a href="mailto:generosity@vianations.org" rel="follow">generosity@vianations.org</a>

Venue

Ridgecrest Conference Center
1 Ridgecrest Drive Black Mountain, NC 28711 United States

Lodging

Double Queen (Sleeps 2-4)
Room Block ends October 10, 2024
<ul>
<li>NOT staying on-site? You must call to register as an off-campus guest for $25.</li>
<li>To book your room outside of the room block dates (either arriving early or staying late), contact the reservation team by phone.</li>
<li>For any other issues, please call and let them know you are with the Support Raising Leaders Conference.</li>
</ul>
Reservation Team: 800-588-7222 9am-4pm EST, Mon-Fri <a href="https://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/book-now/?pid=17737&amp;group=6494MA&amp;checkin=10/29/2024&amp;checkout=11/01/2024&amp;adults=1#/room" rel="follow">Click here to reserve your room online.</a>

International Attendees

If you are a non-US passport holder:
<ul>
<li>If you need Visa documents, please reach out to <a href="mailto:bootcamp@viagenerosity.org" rel="follow">our team</a>.</li>
<li>Limited pick up and drop off provided from Asheville Regional Airport, Code AVL (more information will be provided after Visa form submission)</li>
<li>We will host regional meetings each evening, we welcome you to join your region as well as other regions you may be interested in working with/in.</li>
</ul>

Exhibitors

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vianations.org/generosity/events/srlc-exhibitor-helps" rel="follow">Exhibitor Helps Page</a></li>
</ul>

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