... by direct giving
First published on this website in April 2007 and last updated in February 2023
Synopsis
An article about funding for one-off capital projects (church building, community plans, mission placement abroad). It assumes the bulk of the giving is to come from the congregation's giving rather than from trusts or events.
A: Foundations
The vision – shared vision – possessions – the cost of giving
B: Choices to make
Seven sets of actions for the planning team to consider.
- Do we ask the congregation alone or look further afield?
- Do we seek only direct giving or allow events/sponsorship?
- Do we ban earmarked giving or welcome it?
- Do we ask people to give from revenue or capital?
- Do we add a second project for mission work elsewhere?
- Do we go for the quick kill or the careful campaign?
- Do we fund-raise or faith-raise?
C: An action checklist
Sell the vision – keep everyone in touch – include all – encourage giving – organise a Gift Day – plan well ahead - teach and pray.
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A16 - Funding a capital project.pdf
Author's notes
This article has been updated in February 2023 with minor changes to the layout.