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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

                        HAVE YOU HEARD OF A STEWARDSHIP PLAN?

 

            A stewardship plan is a detailed outline of a nonprofit organization’s processes and strategies to keep donors engaged by showing them their impact and building long-lasting relationships. This is different from an annual four or six week stewardship program. There are several components that will help you form this.

            First, is an Annual Goal. Is the goal to increase giving, or to build a new roof on the building, or something else? This goal will help you focus on what you are aiming for.


            Second, is the Budget. This is also called a Spending Plan. What kind of revenue (offerings and other financial contributions) are you anticipating? Make a list of ALL of your operational costs, including salaries and benefits, insurance, programs, etc. Costs are usually a little easier to estimate and plan for. The revenue is harder. Look back over the last five years for:


·         Overall increases and decreases in giving

·         Fluctuations in giving within each year

·         Overall increases and decreases in attendance

·         Are there months that typically have decreased giving? Increased giving?

·         What events or fundraisers brought in the most revenue?

            Third, what are the works of the church? Vanco calls them Ministry Spotlights. As a church, our focus shouldn’t be on keeping the lights on (although that can be important). What it needs to be focused on are how what you do changes lives. What are the good works that you’re doing?


            Fourth, what are your Programs and Events that contribute to revenue and to your ministry plans? Of course, most of them take financial support, but if done well, can pay for themselves and bring in revenue. Even more important, programs and events can bring in visitors, that can become members that can become disciples!


            Fifth are Outreach Opportunities. How does the church reach out into the community to help others, to demonstrate discipleship or achieve your goals and missions? These can be tutoring, feeding, housing, mission trips, and many other wages. What are your doing to reach out to others?

            If you wish more information on anything you’ve been reading about, please feel free to contact me at (315) 427-3668 or sranousacctg@twcny.rr.com or susanranous@unyumc.org.  I’d be happy to help or answer any 

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