Mission

To guide the congregation along a path of generosity, in which individuals understand how their financial contributions, to the best of their ability, reflect their commitment to support the mission of SUUF in making a difference in our community and in our world.

Objectives

  • With input from the board, establish a pledge goal to meet budgetary needs to further the Summit mission
  • Design a campaign to raise funds toward that goal
  • Execute the campaign to seek to meet the goal
  • Recognize and include both fundraising and friend-raising components that secure funds and build community
  • Educate congregation of financial needs and how their contributions can support the mission
  • Coordinate annual pledge drive with other fundraising campaigns throughout the year, e.g., planned giving, auction, special projects

Responsibilities

  • Generate pledge drive publicity materials, e.g., letters, brochures, charts, newsletter articles
  • Recruit and train volunteer stewards and team captains to carry message
  • Solicit contributions from membership

General Goals 2021 – 2025

  1. Continue to grow annual stewardship among congregation.
  2. Continue to cultivate culture of generosity.
  3. Continue focusing on mission fulfillment as message of campaign.
  4. Cultivate future leadership of Generosity Committee and pledge drive.

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