Jim Steier, cfre chief executive Officer DeSigning a winning vOlunteer team Throughout history, successful armies have received wise leadership from their generals who coordinate positions and strategies, working to win a war. However, while an army’s...
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Jim Steier, cfre chief executive Officer DeSigning a winning vOlunteer team Throughout history, successful armies have received wise leadership from their generals who coordinate positions and strategies, working to win a war. However, while an army’s leaders may spend hours discerning, studying and calculating before making a decision, it’s the frontline troops who put a plan into action. When reviewing the organizational structure of your campaign, you may consider your volunteer team in the same light. A pastor, CEO or president represents the five-star general, while the volunteer team serves as the troops, the foot soldiers responsible for enacting campaign strategy. And just as a successful army requires dependable troops so too does a capital campaign. As you work to design your team, begin by reviewing the names of those who came forward to serve without being asked. These are the people who will hit the ground running and build the momentum you need. Also consider those who vo
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