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 26,000 Doers (faith-based and community nonprofits, churches, etc) and more than 2,500 Donors (foundations, corporations, individuals, athletes, musicians, etc) to engage the same process for themselves--no need to hire a consultant. The process applies in every situation and is based on sound principles. 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 and share your vision! 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 Workshops "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).   - Several Registration/Pre-Registration Options available.   - Non Pre-Registered walk-ups pay cash/check IF space/materials allow.   - Everyone leaves workshop with everything needed to engage in process for fee.   - Previous Attendees who have paid before are free BUT must notify Bob prior to      attending and bring their own materials.      Schedule: Posted Regularly. . .      September 10     Warrensburg, MO   (Fri)      Hosted by Bob Vickers of Artful Askers and       Grover Park Baptist Church         More info and registration options for 9-10-10, Click HERE September 24   Oklahoma City, OK   (Fri)      Hosted by Oklahoma's Office of Faith-Based and Community           Initiatives and The Butterfield Memorial Foundation         More info and registration options for 9-24-10, Click HERE         Alternative Saturday morning session option included.

October 15   Tulsa, OK   (Fri)      Hosted by Oklahoma's Office of Faith-Based and Community           Initiatives and God's Shining Light Church         More info/registration options for 10-15-10, Click HERE         Alternative Saturday morning session option included. October 21     Sedalia, MO   (Thurs)      Hosted by Cheri Heeren, Pettis County Community Partnership         More info/registration options for 10-21-10, Click HERE November 12   Shreveport, LA   (Fri)      Co-Hosted by Jay Brinson, Serving One Another Resources      and the Louisiana Baptist University         More info/registration options for 11-12-10, Click HERE December 16    Sedalia, MO   (Thurs)       Hosted by Cheri Heeren, Pettis County Community Partnership         More info/registration options for 12-16-10, Click HERE   Speaking engagements and workshops for contracted groups are NOT always open/posted. 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. A 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.

Want to help nonprofits and churches in YOUR community? Schedule and Host a workshop for your community! Click HERE FOR HOST INFO if you are interested in learning more about Hosting a one-day workshop, "Building Relationships With Funders" OR send us an e-mail with your mailing address and we'll send you a packet explaining the potential Hosting opportunity. Overview Summary Chapter Of the Process (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.

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. A CD with 50+ Topic-Specific Samples. HERE 5. Hosting 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. "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   Bob Vickers and Artful Askers P.O. Box 1225 • Warrensburg, MO 64093 Contact Bob via e-mail (best way!): Bob@ArtfulAskers.com