First published on this website in April 2007 and last updated in February 2013

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.

A: Foundations
The vision – shared vision – possessions – the cost of giving

B: Choices to make
1 Do we ask the congregation alone, or go wider?

2 Do we seek only direct giving, or allow events/sponsorship?

3 Do we ban earmarked giving, or welcome it?

4 Do we ask people to give from revenue or capital?

5 Do we add a second project for mission work elsewhere?

6 Do we go for the quick kill, or the careful campaign?

7 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