Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
I am new to the network and I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Terry Vodery and I am the CEO of Matanah Consulting, a major gift fundraising firm for churches. I'd like to share some information about myself and what we do:
I have been a professional fundraiser for over ten years. I have raised over $15 million for various types of organizations – from health and human service organizations to institutes of higher learning and the church. I know what works and what doesn’t work.
In my 10+ years as a fundraiser, I have gained experience and a wealth of knowledge needed to effectively navigate the journey through a world of feasibility studies, board relationships, grant proposals, major gift solicitation, and direct mail appeals.
I have been a fully ordained minister for over 20 years. I’ve served as an associate minister in city and suburban churches, and as the pastor of a country church. Believe me. I’ve seen and experienced, firsthand, the financial struggles churches go through in order to fulfill their call to mission and ministry.
I recently left my position as Development Director for a major fundraising organization (despite being offered a significant raise) after deciding it was time for me to share what I have learned over the years for the cause that means the most to me – the cause of changing the world. Now I raise money for the right causes and for the right people. I love the Church too much to passively watch great ministries falter because of a lack of resources.
Matanah Consulting, LLC was birthed as the result of my experience as a fundraiser and as a minister. Through Matanah Consulting, I offer a service that allows churches to explore different avenues to achieve their fundraising goals without significant risk. I bring a toolbox of information, coaching skills, and guidance administration through every step of your fundraising projects:
Here’s what I can do for you:
Train the Trainer: Bible-Based Workshops on How to Increase Giving
Write for Right: How to Craft Unique and Effective Direct Mail Appeals
Ask and Receive: Church Surveys and Analysis for Campaign Planning
Open Hands: Help With Creating Your Own Unique Capital Campaign Strategies
…and much more
I invite you to contact me via email or phone to set up a consultation. I’d like to hear your concerns, understand your vision and pray with you. And please… take a moment to check out my website at http://matanah.net/It appears that many of you are serious about doing great things for Christ. With God's help, I will be blogging about church fundraising and gathering resources to fund your vision for ministry in your branch of Zion.
Most importantly, if you are serious about taking your ministry to the next level, I invite you to contact me through my website http://matanah.net/ Serious inquiries only.
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