Frequently Asked Questions

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• How do I get Joe Ehrmann to come speak to our group?
• Do you have any follow-up materials to the book, Season of Life?
• What types of topics does Joe Ehrmann speak on?
• What kind of things could we do to promote Joe and Building Men & Women for Others in our community?
• How much does it cost to bring Joe to speak to our group?
• What is the difference between BMO and BMWO
• How is Building Men for Others funded?
• Can I donate stock, bonds or other appreciated assets?
• Are you a 501-c- (3) tax deductible organization?
• How are donations received?

1. How do I get Joe to come speak to our group?

Get intentional about the type of gathering and impact you're wanting to produce. Once you have a blueprint for your event, you can fill out our speaking form. Be as specific as possible regarding dates, topics, target audience, anticipated outcome and budget. The more complete your request is, the faster we will be able to respond to your inquiry.

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2. Do you have any follow-up materials to the book, Season of Life?

Due to the nature of coaching -- that it comes from the inside out -- Joe believes it is hard to bring about change from a booklet or supplemental piece of material.  At present, BMO does not produce a follow-up to Season of Life.  Joe does, however, provide supplemental and related content during his speaking appearances and coach's clinics. 

If you have created any follow-up materials, we would be very interested in seeing them and possibly providing them to others via this website. You can e-mail copies of your material or send them to our mailing address.

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3. What types of topics does Joe speak on?

Joe addresses the critical need to help young boys and damaged men become strategic men.  This is divided into three specialized areas of building boys into men through sports, addressing child advocacy issues and social/domestic issues. More information is provided on the about us page and also in the Steps to Personal, Communal and Social Transformation document.

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4. What kind of things could we do to promote Joe and Building Men & Women for Others in our community? How can we make the most out of Joe coming to our community?

• To adequately prepare and make the greatest impact, it is necessary for civic, corporate, philanthropic educational and religious leaders to come together. These individuals might include coaches, athletic directors, teachers, public and private school administrators.  Outside of the organization, YMCA, recreational sports program directors and social service professionals would also be ideal resources.
• Once these individuals have been identified and briefed, use Season of Life as a strategic tool and rallying point; the book is a non-judgmental, non-threatening tool that cuts across religions, socio-economic levels and races.
• Identify and appoint individuals as "point men".  These people will be contacts for the key groups of people who will attend your event.  They should be familiar with Building Men & Women for Others, and our principles. Point men are individuals which have had a life-impacting experience through Season of Life and/or Building Men & Women for Others and are willing to share this experience with others.
• Consider scholarships for inner-city kids, coaches or other individuals that may not be able to afford to attend the event.
• Contact media, sports editors and other key publicity outlets about your event. Get them a copy of Season of Life.
• Lastly, network with other individuals, groups and organizations to announce your event and even partner with them to produce a larger event or raise attendance. Some models include a charge per ticket or having a group sponsor the event.

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5. How much does it cost to bring Joe to speak to our group?

For more information on pricing, please complete our speaking form.

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6. What is the difference between BMO and BMWO

BMWO is a mobilizing organization created to launch, build and then help sustain individual and social change through indigenous partnerships of people, communities, agencies and organizations. BMWO is a hybrid organization consisting of Building Men for Others Ministries, a tax exempt non-profit 501-(c) – (3) organization, and Building Men and Women for Others Inc, a for-profit for-good social enterprise venture created to use business solutions for social objectives and the fulfillment of BMWO’s Steps to Personal, Communal and Social Transformation to fulfill its mission and vision statements.

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7. How is Building Men for Others Ministries funded?

Building Men for Others Ministries is funded by voluntary contributions of friends, businesses, churches and foundations.  The primary financial base of BMO is individuals, churches and foundations who believe that we are involved in a significant ministry and would like to see it grow nationally.

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8. Can I donate stock, bonds or other appreciated assets?

Appreciated assets like stocks, bonds, and other properties that have incurred significant capital gains can be donated to Building Men for Others Ministries.  The donor is able to receive credit for the full value of the asset and avoid the capital gains taxes.

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9. Are you a 501-c- (3) tax deductible organization?

The Internal Revenue service has designated Building Men for Others Ministries as a tax-exempt non-profit 501- c - (3) organization.   Our Federal ID number is 27-0062946.  All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent under the law.

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10. How are donations received?

Checks payable to Building Men for Others Ministries may be sent to:
Building Men & Women for Others
8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 325
Towson, MD  21286

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