Addendum I

Overview of Service

In order to successfully manage the feasibility study for St. John Catholic Church, the Steier Group proposes that the study is structured in the manner outlined below.  The Steier Group will assist and provide counsel to St. John Catholic Church in the following areas:

Preparation Phase – Prior to Week 1 and Week 1

I.              Material Preparation

w        Create a master plan document/fact sheet that will be mailed with the feasibility study cover letters.

w        Construct personal interview questionnaire, mail survey, and the online questionnaire.

w        Construct personal interview and mail/online survey cover letter.

w        St. John Catholic Church approves materials prior to or during the first week of the study.

     II.            Participant Identification

w        Provide guidelines to identify personal interview and mail/online survey participants.

w        St. John Catholic Church identifies participants prior to or during the first week of the study.

   III.            Communications

w        Provide announcements/communications to announce the start of the feasibility study and encourage participation.  This may include, but is not limited to, bulletin and pulpit announcements.

w        St. John Catholic Church approves all communications before they are disseminated.

  IV.            Administration

w        Provide supply list for the feasibility study.

w        St. John Catholic Church ensures that all necessary supplies are ordered and received for the first week of the feasibility study.

w        Create job description for administrative support.

w        St. John Catholic Church recruits administrative support to assist with mailings, data entry and appointment setting.

w        Train administrative support regarding feasibility study responsibilities.

w        Guide administrative support to ensure personal interview and mail survey invitations are sent during Week 1.

Interview Phase – Weeks 2-4

I.              Appointments and Interviews

w        Ensure appointments are being scheduled within the designated timeframe.  If necessary, the Steier Group will assist with setting appointments.

w        Conduct personal interviews.

II.           Communications

w        Provide announcements/communications to encourage participation. 

III.         Report Preparations

w        Schedule and host mid-study presentation during Week 3.  Provide summary report of initial findings.

w        Schedule and send reminders for final report presentation during Week 5.

IV.        Campaign Preparation

w        Conduct evaluation of St. John Catholic Church’s previous development work.

w        Strategize with St. John Catholic Church regarding key campaign elements.

V.           Administration

w        Send appropriate correspondence.

w        Perform data entry of responses.

Report Phase – Week 5

I.              Administration

w        Examine feasibility study results and St. John Catholic Church’s development history.

w        Prepare final report including key insights and recommendations for proceeding.

w        Present feasibility study findings and campaign recommendations to St. John Catholic Church’s leadership.

w        St. John Catholic Church writes a letter seeking permission to conduct a capital campaign from the Archdiocese of St. Louis.