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Build with Confidence

Explore expert guides, planning tools, and insights from LIVE Design Group to help your church navigate every stage of a building project. From budgeting and contractor selection to fundraising strategies, these resources are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to bring your vision to life.
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Vision Dinner Planning Guide

Designed to kick off fundraising for building capital campaigns, this guide offers strategies to create an atmosphere of generosity. It suggests crafting a luxury environment, aligning giving levels with specific projects, and utilizing social media for promotion. The guide also emphasizes the importance of detailed timelines and budgets to ensure a successful event that inspires donor engagement.
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Contractor Selection Guide

This guide provides criteria for choosing the right contractor, focusing on expertise in worship and community spaces, reputation, communication, and financial stability. It highlights the importance of involving the contractor early in the design process, particularly during LIVE Design Sessions, to ensure seamless integration of design and construction phases.
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Budget Planning Template

This template assists in organizing and managing project budgets effectively. It categorizes expenses into sections such as Site Acquisition, Design and Planning, Construction Costs, Fixtures and Equipment, Permits and Insurance, and includes a Contingency Fund for unforeseen expenses. The guide emphasizes setting priorities, conducting regular reviews, and maintaining flexibility to ensure financial alignment throughout the project.
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Fundraising Guide

The Fundraising Guide helps churches working with Live Design Group navigate successful capital campaigns. It covers setting clear goals, engaging donors, and hosting impactful events to fund facility growth. With a focus on strategic planning and donor relationships, the guide equips leaders to raise support for their vision.
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Insights & Inspiration for Building Design

Vision to Reality: Planning the Perfect Vision Dinner

Create an atmosphere of generosity Inspire Generosity, Build Momentum, and Lay the Foundation for Future Giving Plan a successful event that not only meets your immediate fundraising goals but also lays the groundwork for future giving. Celebrate, Inspire, and Inform Purpose: Provide your guests with a clear understanding of the impact their donations will have. […]

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Master Planning

Master planning is the process of creating long-range strategy for the future expansion of any organization. Before embarking on a building project, we suggest developing a Master Plan to define vision for the space/property that is directly linked to the mission and goals of your organization. Master planning considers the connection between buildings, social settings, and […]

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Preparing for a Season of Growth

For many of our clients, this time of year is a season of growth. With summer vacation coming to an end and children returning to school, we find ourselves entering back into our routine and getting back in church. Today, we share with you some advice and insight to prepare you for the future of […]

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Cross Country Coordination

We’re in different states, so how does that work? We have designed projects all over the country, with most of our projects being outside of our home state. Thanks to today’s technology, we are able to easily meet on Zoom and maintain clear communication throughout the project. Depending on the needs of the particular project, […]

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Super Bowl AVL

Audio visual effects, and their ability to transform a space and create a mood, have always fascinated us. Historically, NFL Super Bowl halftime shows feature visual effects that wow the audience and create an electrifying performance that we just can’t stop talking about. Halftime show have featured multiple 3D scenes, and explosive firework finales, all […]

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LIVE Sessions

Our immersive Conceptual LIVE Design sessions are a 1-2 day experience where you and your team are part of designing your building with us, LIVE. We leverage the power of collaboration to create a real-time experience that encourages open discussions and tests multiple design ideas. As we design together, your building comes to life virtually […]

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