Vertical Horizons Group
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Building a better tomorrow -- today!

What We Do

 

You have a mission to accomplish, so why are you spending so many hours in the office on administration that is hindering you from spending more time on your calling? Why worry about who is off today, sick or on vacation. Why spend time thinking about who is processing your mail, making the deposit, sending out the thank you's? Your ministry deserves the majority of your time . What would your ministry look like if you were able to shift your focus from daily administration to your calling and passion?

Our purpose at Vertical Horizons Group is to help you become more valuable to God. This happens when you spend the maximum amount of time on and in your calling. You can remain focused on your calling and VHG will use our support strengths to take care of the rest. In this kind of partnership, you have the potential to accomplish more because we are both working in our strength zone, with total transparency and at reasonable cost, which in most cases is far lees then you would normally pay for the same services in house.

We deliver this kind of service in two basic ways:

* First, we customize everything we do to fit your organization, your values, culture and mission. 
* Second, we provide you with 24/7 access to your financial accounting.
 
For international ministries we provide the same level of service counting it a real privilege to not only be your representative here in the United States but around the world.  Just like for USA ministries we provide a customized approach to fit your needs, and 24/7 access to your financial accounting. 
 

Whatever you think the word "office" means is what we can do for you!  We'll help customize and develop your brand and ministry to allow your focus to remain on the work at hand.  Our highly relational team works with great transparency, integrity, and excellence.

We also help organizations and ministries discover and strategically implement their mission, values, and dreams. We can help you succeed by building structures that will carry your mission to completion, a compelling vision, which will lead to your dreams being fulfilled.  We provide credible and trusted counsel, that allows you to build systems that will help you strategically move forward.    

 

We hear you, understand your passion, and provide you with a customized ministry blueprint.
Because it is not about us, but it is all about you. 

We are Change Strategists - We understand that change is hard, new is hard, therefore change is a process not an event. We provide you with a detailed step by step change strategy not only in writing but we walk the journey with you.

 

 In more detail here is some of what VHG can provide as your USA office:

1.     Donor Relations

a.    Receive and process donations and other income
b.    Track donor income by class
c.    Receipting - includes receipts, envelopes, postage
d.    Provide reports on donor giving
e.    Maintain current mailing list
f.     Visit the field at the request of Field Director
 

2.    Financial Accounting

a.     Management of your books in a way that you have 24/7 access
b.    Reporting, as you specify
c.    Maintain checking, saving, and contingency accounts, with open 24/7 transparency
d.    Transfer of funds to your field office
e.     Preparation of 990 tax forms
f.     Annual compilation and audit
 

3.    Public Relations

a.    Web site maintenance and update
b.    Maintain all social media accounts & build an effective platform
c.     Email prayer reminders and updates
d.    Develop newsletters, prayer calendars and other communication pieces
e.     Develop ongoing communication with donors and mailing list
f.     Produce annual report (write, design, print, mail) 
 

4.    Board Management

a.    Be the hub of communication with your Board of Directors
b.    Logistics of Board meetings
c.    Send out Board information
d.    Update needed legal resolutions
 

5.    Partnerships

a.    Help connect businesses, individuals, and ministries
b.    Help maintain relationships with churches and organizations

  

 
 
Tom also provides One on One Coaching:
  • How to invest your life in others
  • Vision, Mission, and Values
  • Team Assessments
  • Connect effectively Cross-Culturally
  • Focused Leadership Development
  • General Leadership Development
  • Monthly Mentoring