Artful Askers exists to empower faith-based and community organizations with the knowledge, tools, expertise, and skills to access money and other resources to meet needs in their community. "Philanthropy is the 'art' of connecting a cheerful giver and a grateful recipient by an 'artful' ask."  Accessing money is not a secret--it's a "process" and the process is based entirely upon proven principles that work whether you believe them or not. Most people don't know what they don't know but if you follow the process, it works. Working with nonprofits, community leaders, churches, Board Members, and others interested in meeting community needs, we have taught more than 24,000 Doers and more than 2,000 Donors to engage the process for themselves--no need to hire a consultant. The process applies in every situation. Regardless of the amount of money you are looking for or what the need is, if you follow the process, your need will be met. However, don't use religious words--show the social value of what you are doing and the benefit to people in your community. We teach the entire process in a one-day workshop, on DVD, and through conference calls and webinars online: Leveraging through gleaners; Being ready to receive; Sharing your vision in a 3- to 5-page written document (following very strict format/content guidelines); Assessing, engaging in, and stewarding the connections and relationships around you; and BEing and DOing your part. . .

Artful Askers 1-Day Workshop "Building Relationships With Funders and Resources:"   - ALL workshops are 1 day and start at 9:00 am (doors open 30 minutes prior).   - ALL workshops end at 4:00 pm (Registration Fee includes lunch).   - Pre-Registration via PayPal (preferred) OR by check mailed (5 days in advance).   - Non Pre-Registered walk-ups pay cash/check IF space/materials allow.   - Everyone leaves workshop with everything needed to engage in process. 2009 Workshops Posted Regularly and in process: July 10   Sedalia, MO   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 7-10-09, Click HERE July 17   Olathe, KS   (SW KC area on Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 7-17-09, Click HERE                   OR go to www.ServantChristian.com July 24   Oklahoma City, OK   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 7-24-09, Click HERE       July 25, Sat. A.M. 1/2 day optional FREE Bonus Consulting! August 7   Nashville, TN   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 8-7-09, Click HERE

August 13   Sedalia, MO   (Thurs)       More info and/or pre-register for 8-13-09, Click HERE September 18   Springfield, MO   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 9-18-09, Click HERE   October 23   Tulsa, OK   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 10-23-09, Click HERE       October 24, Sat. A.M. 1/2 day optional FREE Bonus Consulting! November 13   Oklahoma City, OK   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 11-13-09, Click HERE       November 14, Sat. A.M. 1/2 day optional FREE Bonus Consulting! September 25   Wichita, KS   (Fri)       More info and/or pre-register for 9-25-09, Click HERE COMING SOON!

WEBINARS/Conference Calls: Live! Conference Calls: 30 minutes   (we allow 30 post-presentation minutes for questions)!   For Info on Conference Calls (MOST Free!), Click HERE Webinars: 90 minutes   (we allow 30 post-webinar minutes for coaching)!   For Info on Webinars, Click HERE New conference calls and webinars are posted regularly. OR visit www.ChristianFoundationGrants.com for schedule. Stay at your home or office and on your phone and/or computer and learn for yourself! Speaking engagements and workshops for contracted groups are NOT always open/posted. DVD of a full, one-day workshop available today only $99! Order it today, receive it in a few days, and watch it with your Board or another nonprofit or church in your area! Other workshops are being scheduled and will be posted as soon as scheduled and opened for Pre-Registration as is possible. Workshop dates are always posted a minimum of 5 weeks in advance. Read the Overview Summary Chapter (4 pages), "Building Relationships With Funders" by Robert J. Vickers, Artful Askers, Click HERE

THE Key to success in accessing resources to meet the needs in your community is following and engaging in a relationship process--with corporations, foundations, individuals, churches, state- and federal-sources, and other entities around you. Building a relationship on respect, honor, gratefulness, positive words, order, other-orientation, grace, and common interests, among other qualities--much like any other relationship. To read an overview of the process taught, Click HERE. Artful Askers DVD--ONLY $99! In this DVD series of an actual workshop, you will learn that money is never THE problem and money is never THE solution. You must be ready to receive, record your vision, identify and steward all relationships around you, engage, follow-through/follow-up and learn to leverage your resources and relationships to build community. These steps are starting points–the MOST important thing you must do is learn to work together with others including your Board! You will also learn quickly that you don’t know what you don’t know. BUT, by the end of the 4 sessions, you will KNOW it and will be empowered to engage! Our MOST Popular Products and Services: 1. DVD Artful Askers Series (actual workshop).  HERE     (most people can engage after watching/attending) 2. Topic-Specific Sample Grant Proposals.  HERE 3. Complimentary Templates and Articles.  HERE 4. 50+ Topic-Specific Samples. HERE 5. A One Day Workshop in Your City.  HERE 6. 18-Hours (focused time to you/your org).  HERE 7. Skill-Based Resume--get a great job yourself!  HERE

Ask, and it will be given. Seek, and you will find. Want to help nonprofits and churches in your community? Schedule and Host a workshop for your community! Click HERE if you are interested in learning more about Hosting a one-day workshop, "Building Relationships With Funders."   "If I can build and maintain this website myself, you can do one for your church, ministry, faith-based or community nonprofit organization, too. Be YOUR own webmaster! Interested? Click HERE! I built this website and update it myself daily!"  Bob Vickers   Bob Vickers and Artful Askers P.O. Box 1225 • Warrensburg, MO 64093 Send us an e-mail--Click HERE