Kairos Resource Recruiting
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Kairos Resource Recruiting
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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”. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Kairos ResourceRecruiting
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 PracticeIn Volunteer Recruiting
(and Fund Raising)
Tell God’s Story
Harvest the Fruit
Two Parallel Strategies
Planting the Seeds
Harvest the Fruit
Raise Awareness in Christian & DOC Communities
Telling God’s Story & Asking for “Interest”
Planting the Seeds
Print Media
Radio
KPMI & State Chapters
TV
Harvesting the Fruit
# 1 Make Presentations
Advisory Council
(Tell God’s Story)
Harvesting the Fruit
# 2 Outreach Coordinator
Advisory Council
a. Record Interestsb. Send Info
Harvesting the Fruit
# 3 Team Mailing Party
Advisory Council
New Presentations
Pre WeekendMailing
Post WeekendMailing
Growing List of Supporters
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 Video2. Video3. 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 # 3Implications
You WILL Spend Money on Postage
3. Ask People to Be Part of the Journey
Team Mailing PartyPrepared 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 DifferencesDo Exist
No Right or Wrong Cultural Attributes (all add to a more flavorable Stew)
Minority Team Recruiting
Relationships are Critical
Involve Key Spiritual Leaders
God’s Stew is muchbetter when ALL Christians unite
Strive for the Leader toServe on the Team
Minority Team Recruiting
Relationships are Critical
Build a PERSONAL Relationship
Present Kairos Story Together
Hispanic Culture Values Family
Minority Team Recruiting
Listener Responsible for Understanding the Message
Insult to ask “Do you Understand?”
Less Formal – More Sharing
Asian Culture Values Respect
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Best Practices (included in Ezra-KO)
Focus on Best Practices
Organize Around Best Practices
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
OL #1 Taps into it
Best Practice #1
Advisory Council is Responsible
Ongoing Process
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Proactive Contact with KIWeekend Leader for Liaison Pkg
Best Practice #2
Work With Local KI Community
Build Warm Relationship
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Brochures (Ezra-KO Brochure)
Best Practice #3
Go Where the Guests Are!
Visitation Services
Shelters, Clinics, Laundromats
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
The Real Secret?
Be God’s Hands & Feet By Telling His Story
Stay in touch with past Team members & urge them to
stay involved
