St. Nectarios GreekOrthodox Church

Today’s Agenda • State of the Church• 2011 Budget Results• Share Vision and Mission• Outline Strategic Plan • Q&A

State of the Church• Financial

• We are living day-to-day; donations are down• High burden of fundraisers/baskets and disguised

stewardship• 15% of our income dependent on ‘Xeni Income’ or

non Parishioner (festival, raffle, golf outing, etc.)

• Programs• Not enough for everyone to get involved• Not enough committed leaders

• Talent• Volunteers are becoming more difficult to recruit

and commit

•  Income: 

• $48,000 short of budget• $37,000 more than last year

• + Stewardship is on track to make budget• + "Other" Donations up: (memorials, candles,

baskets)• $ 9,000 more than budget• $19,00 more than last year

• + Successful year of Hall Rentals• $9,500 more than budget• $1,000 more than last year

2011 Budget Results

•  Income:  (continued)

• + Success in Youth Programs• $4,800 more than budget Greek School• $5,000 more than budget Youth Ministries• S.N.A.P and Sunday School on budget

2011 Budget Results

2011 Budget Results •  Expenses: 

• $22,000 less than budget• $57,000 more than last year

• E.g. Reduction in Snowplow Cost• $2000 less than budget • New contract will save an additional $3250,

but 2 payments will be made this year.• Start dates for new positions delayed, and

adjustment to hours for some employees based on need, saving $25,000

• All other expenses equal to budget or below budget

• Total Impact of Year:• $12,800 deficit

•  Additional Income:• $33,750 Cash Collected this year for roof:

• $84,400 Total Cash in bank for roof + • $27,900 in pledges (3 yrs.) = $112,300

• $204,800 needed for Roof, HVAC, Church Domes

• $150,000 loan approved when cash + pledges = $150,000 collected (currently at ?????)

• $35,000 from GROOM to replace amount spent on principal of mortgage

2011 Budget Results

To understand, practice and proclaim the Orthodox

Christian faith and to make the Church the center of

Family Life.

The Vision for our Parish

The Mission for our Parish

To Awaken and Engage our Stewards into our Faith and

our Parish through our Abundant Ministries and

Outreach programs.

What are the Strategies to achieve our Mission and get closer to our

Vision?

Ministry DevelopmentTotal Stewardship CommitmentMajor Debt ManagementAdministration & OrganizationCommunications

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Ministry DevelopmentEngage stewards by providing plentiful

opportunities for spiritual growth in our faithShare what ministries we currently have Understand if there are there enough

opportunities for everyone Managed by the Priest and Council of

MinistriesGoal to increase attachment, trust, and

affiliation

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

___ Altar Boys ___ Philoptochos ___ Seniors

___ Assisting the Clergy ___ Soup Kitchen ___ Pilgrimage

___ Bake Prosforon ___ Decorating the Church

___ Visiting the Sick ___ Fundraising

___ Parish Council ___ Newsletter Production

___ Choir, Chanter, Organist ___ Coordinating Volunteers ___ Marketing

___ Greeter, Usher ___ Event Coordination ___ Social Media

___ Religious Education ___ Baking for Events ___ Website Maintenance

___ Greek Education & Culture ___ Athletics ___ Building Maintenance

___ Bookstore/Library ___ Youth ___ Grounds Maintenance

___ Elderly Transportation ___ Counseling

___ Professionals ___ Career Management

___ Technology Infrastructure ___ Other_________________

Ministry List for 2012

Total StewardshipBy 2014, the stewardship program to cover

100% of operating budget.Remove dependence on fundraisers, “Xeni”

income and Baskets as a source of operating income

Proceeds from fundraising and other income would be used to enhance ministries, fund capital improvements and support outreach.

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Problem of Disguised Giving

• 2 Smokers, purchasing 1 ticket for each @ $100 = $200.00

• Grand Raffle, purchasing 1 ticket @ $100 = $100.00

• Dinner Dance 2 adults @ $65 = $130.00

• Picnic, dinner for 2, 2 beers, $10 in game tickets = $ 40.00

• Baskets, $1 x 2 baskets x 2 people x 26 times/yr = $ 104.00

Total Disguised Stewardship = $574.00Total Disguised Stewardship Net = $430.00

Move up the Pledge Ladder

$253

Tier Average $653

TierAverage

$1058

Tier Average $1856

Tier Average $3009

TierAverage$5600

178Families

232Families

106Families

42Families

16Families

10Families

178Families

232Families

106Families

42Families

16Families

10Families

178Families

232Families

106Families

42Families

16Families

10Families

178Families

232Families

106Families

42Families

16Families

10Families

Tier 1 less than

$500

Tier 2 $500-$999

Tier 3 $1000-$1499

Tier 4 $1500-$2499

Tier 5 $2500-$4999

Tier 6 $5000 and up

Move up the Pledge Ladder

$253$653

$1058$1856

$3009

$5600

$7.69/wk

$7.79/wk

$15.35/wk

$22.17/wk

$49.83/wk

less than $500

$500-$999

$1000-$1499

$1500-$2499

$2500-$4999

$5000 and up

Total Stewardship – Financial Plan2012 Stewardship budget = $663,290

Eliminate smoker, fall fundraiser, dinner dance, Glendi, golf outing and passing baskets as a needed source of operating income.

2013 Stewardship budget = $799,290Eliminate Greek Fest and Grand Raffle as a

needed source of operating income.

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Total Stewardship – Getting Commitment

Engage in ministries and motivate to giveEducate about disguised givingEducate about the Pledge ladder concept

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

Major Debt ManagementGROOM (Getting Rid Of Our Mortgage)

Administration & OrganizationClergy and office needsParish Council needsVolunteer management structure

CommunicationsDevelop coordinated communication system

St. Nectarios Strategic Plan

What does this mean for the 2012 Budget?

2011 2012 2013

Total Expenses: ($905,779) ($917,290) ($917,290)

Stewardship: $502,300 $502,300 $663,290

Picnic $110,000 $95,000 $0

Grand Raffle $54,100 $41,000 $0 Donations: Candles, Memorial $101,500 $99,500 $99,500 Sunday School/Book Store: $3,500 $3,500 $3,500

Hall Rental: $7,500 $15,000 $15,000

Total: ($126,879) ($160,990) ($136,000)

How will we know if we are meeting our mission?

Our Parish will have:A Culture that overflows with Joy, Peace and

LoveIncreased attendance every SundayIncreased participation in SacramentsIncreased sense of volunteerism for MinistriesGrowth in new StewardsGenerous donationsAbundant volunteers

What’s the process from here?1. Conduct strategic planning session &

clarify Parish’s Mission and Vision. 2. Gain consensus and buy-in.3. Expand & Organize Ministries as much as

possible.4. Begin Stewardship Education Process5. Behind the scenes: Continue work on major

debt Management, Administration, Organization and Communication.