Year End Ready
What You Do Now Impacts December 31st
September 4, 2026 at 12PM ET
Year End Ready
What You Do Now Impacts December 31st
September 4, 2026 at 12PM ET
Nearly 30% of annual giving happens in the last few weeks of the year. That's not something to leave to chance. In this session, we'll walk through what to put in place now, starting in September, so your organization heads into December ready instead of scrambling.
You'll leave with a clear timeline for donor communications, stewardship, and campaign logistics, built to help you close out the year strong.
Your Hosts
• Ron Haas - CEO
• Rich Cummins – President
• Jerry Grimes – VP of Client Services
• Chad Sutton – Senior Consultant
What You'll Learn
• Why the final weeks of the year carry so much weight, and how to prepare for them well ahead of time
• How to build donor communications that feel personal, not like a December scramble
• A stewardship plan that keeps your donors close before, during, and after year end
• The campaign logistics to lock down in September so nothing falls through the cracks
• How to set your organization up for record results by December 31st
Registration Information
Save your spot on the registration page and we'll send the Zoom link along with a couple of reminders. Can't join live? Register anyway. We'll send you the replay.
Who Should Attend?
• Development leaders and annual fund managers
• Executive directors and nonprofit CEOs
• Anyone responsible for year-end fundraising results
FAQs
Will there be a replay?
Yes. All registrants receive the recording and supporting resources.
Do I need a camera or microphone?
No. Participation is optional, and questions can be submitted via chat.
Is it really free?
Yes—completely free, with no upsell required.
Ron Haas
Ron brings decades of comprehensive experience in faith-based fundraising and organizational leadership to his consulting practice, with a diverse background that includes pastoral ministry, college administration as Vice President, foundation leadership, and extensive board service across educational institutions and ministry organizations. He specializes in fundraising education and training, regularly presenting at conferences and authoring practical resources including "Ask for a Fish" (outlining seven strategic steps for ministry fundraising), "Simply Share," and "Keep on Asking" (featuring 52 weekly devotionals for fundraising professionals). Ron's client portfolio spans the full spectrum of Christian organizations—universities, rescue missions, international ministries, and local churches—with consulting services that encompass strategic planning, annual fund development, board training, and major donor cultivation. His approach combines practical fundraising expertise with a deep understanding of ministry culture, helping organizations integrate fundraising naturally into their mission and ministry activities.
Rich Cummins
Rich Cummins brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to his role as President of The Timothy Group, with a diverse background that includes university administration as Vice President, rescue mission fundraising, and global CEO leadership. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), he specializes in capital campaign management, major donor cultivation, and strategic guidance for faith-based organizations seeking to align their fundraising efforts with mission objectives. Rich is co-author of Emotional Intelligence in Christ, which explores leadership principles through a Christian perspective. He is married to Danielle, father of five children, and enjoys hiking, fitness, basketball, travel, and reading nonfiction literature.
Jerry Grimes
Jerry brings extensive media and nonprofit experience to his role as Vice President for Client Services at The Timothy Group, with a career spanning journalism (Cox News Service, AP, UPI), television marketing and programming, and faith-based radio leadership. He earned degrees in journalism and political science from Indiana State University and a master's in leadership from Columbia International University, where he also served as General Manager of 89.7 WMHK, a Marconi Award-winning radio station that raised over $1 million annually without interrupting programming for fundraising campaigns. His nonprofit development experience includes consulting work, a Development Director position at WAY-FM, and a Vice President role at Advocace (now Dickerson-Baker) before joining Positive Alternative Radio from 2016 to 2025. Ordained for ministry in 2005, Jerry has been married to his wife Lisa since 1981, and together they are proud grandparents and active members of Crossroads Christian Church in Irmo, South Carolina.
Chad Sutton
Chad is a seasoned nonprofit leader, development strategist, and former Executive Director of Stephen’s Children Foundation. With more than two decades of entrepreneurial and ministry experience, Chad brings a heart for impact and a mind for strategy to every organization he serves. His leadership has mobilized millions in charitable giving, built sustainable donor pipelines, and supported transformative work in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Chad’s faith journey began at 18 when he met Jesus through Young Life in a McDonald’s in Washington—and that moment still fuels his passion for advancing Kingdom work through generosity and servant leadership.
Ron Haas
Ron brings decades of comprehensive experience in faith-based fundraising and organizational leadership to his consulting practice, with a diverse background that includes pastoral ministry, college administration as Vice President, foundation leadership, and extensive board service across educational institutions and ministry organizations. He specializes in fundraising education and training, regularly presenting at conferences and authoring practical resources including "Ask for a Fish" (outlining seven strategic steps for ministry fundraising), "Simply Share," and "Keep on Asking" (featuring 52 weekly devotionals for fundraising professionals). Ron's client portfolio spans the full spectrum of Christian organizations—universities, rescue missions, international ministries, and local churches—with consulting services that encompass strategic planning, annual fund development, board training, and major donor cultivation. His approach combines practical fundraising expertise with a deep understanding of ministry culture, helping organizations integrate fundraising naturally into their mission and ministry activities.
Rich Cummins
Rich Cummins brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to his role as President of The Timothy Group, with a diverse background that includes university administration as Vice President, rescue mission fundraising, and global CEO leadership. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), he specializes in capital campaign management, major donor cultivation, and strategic guidance for faith-based organizations seeking to align their fundraising efforts with mission objectives. Rich is co-author of Emotional Intelligence in Christ, which explores leadership principles through a Christian perspective. He is married to Danielle, father of five children, and enjoys hiking, fitness, basketball, travel, and reading nonfiction literature.
Jerry Grimes
Jerry brings extensive media and nonprofit experience to his role as Vice President for Client Services at The Timothy Group, with a career spanning journalism (Cox News Service, AP, UPI), television marketing and programming, and faith-based radio leadership. He earned degrees in journalism and political science from Indiana State University and a master's in leadership from Columbia International University, where he also served as General Manager of 89.7 WMHK, a Marconi Award-winning radio station that raised over $1 million annually without interrupting programming for fundraising campaigns. His nonprofit development experience includes consulting work, a Development Director position at WAY-FM, and a Vice President role at Advocace (now Dickerson-Baker) before joining Positive Alternative Radio from 2016 to 2025. Ordained for ministry in 2005, Jerry has been married to his wife Lisa since 1981, and together they are proud grandparents and active members of Crossroads Christian Church in Irmo, South Carolina.