Kairos Resource Recruiting

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