Expand your recruitment plan A growing and vibrant
Expand your recruitment plan
A growing and vibrant council in every parish
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMEN T
PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Meetings & Events – building blocks of Membership Engagement Statewide & Regional Events – Kof. C run or sponsored Online Membership – Marketing, Engagement and Follow Up Men’s & Family Catholic Conferences
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One-on-One Recruiting
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Father Mc. Givney’s Vision Joining a Knights of Columbus council can: • Change a man’s life • Deepen and enrich his faith • Strengthen his family • Build better lives for those who so desperately need help From the Personal Recruitment Skills Training Course on the Fraternal Training Portal
Who do you know? Potential Members are everywhere! Have you considered: • Family members • Relatives • Friends • Neighbors • Colleagues at work • Service Providers • Advisors • Fellow Parishioners • Members of other parishes
“SMART” Recruiting Techniques Smile and maintain eye contact. Be friendly. M y Story – Why did you join? How has it helped you? A sk questions about his and his family’s life. R estate reasons to join. Talk about the real benefits. Talk less. Listen more to what he has to say.
Church Drives
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMEN T Planning Start today by training your councils and teams and scheduling dates Coordination & Cooperation Pastors, Officers, Field Agents and District Deputies form the core of your teams Follow-Up Deliver on the promise of membership with personal and timely outreach and activity 16
From the Kof. C Webinar Series at kofc. org/webinar Best Practices in Conducting Effective Church Recruitment Drives Conducting Effective Church Drives
What To Do Before Your Church Drive • Start Planning now for October! • Order your Supplies today! • Seek Permission & Schedule the Drive ASAP • Prepare Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements Conducting Effective Church Drives
On the Day of Your Church Drive • Move Into Position • Engage Potential Members • Don’t Dismiss Anyone • Reception after Mass • After Action Review Please visit kofc. org/drive for more information! Conducting Effective Church Drives
Follow Up After Your Church Drive • Schedule & Plan Info Session(s) • Follow Up with Prospects • Schedule First Degree(s) • Hold the Information Session – Welcome families – Emphasize council programming – Show a video: kofc. org/videos Please visit kofc. org/drive for more information! Conducting Effective Church Drives
Recruiting to Programs
FAITH RSVP Into the Breach Marian Icon Prayer Program Building the Domestic Church Kiosk Rosary Program Spiritual Reflection Program New Holy Hour New Sacramental Gifts New FAMILY Food for Families Family of the Month/Year Keep Christ in Christmas Family Fully Alive Family Week Consecration to the Holy Family Prayer Night New Good Friday Family Promotion New COMMUNITY Coats for Kids Global Wheelchair Mission Habitat for Humanity Disaster Preparedness Free Throw Championship Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Soccer Challenge Helping Hands New LIFE Marches for Life Special Olympics Ultrasound Program Christian Refugee Relief Silver Rose Mass for People with Special Needs New Pregnancy Center Support New Novena for Life New 23
Best Practices
BEST PRACTICES
BEST PRACTICES
FAITH IN ACTION Plan Prepare Execute Put into place a variety of growth opportunities and strategies, starting with an engaged membership team Train you leadership and your teams. Vigorously promote new Kof. C initiatives and activities Lead by example with monthly status and planning reviews. 27
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