The Center for Faith and Giving is excited to have a preferred partnership with Vanco to offer its impactful, generosity-inspiring giving tools to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) member churches. You can find the latest news and offerings from Vanco to Disciple Congregations here. As part of the partnership, Vanco will offer special, tiered pricing to DOC churches […]
Read moreThe Finance Committee Purpose The Finance Committee oversees the fiduciary elements and actions of the church, with attention to the congregation’s responsibility for complying with both legal standards and moral and ethical financial practices. The primary goal is to faithfully receive, steward, and use the financial assets in a manner that supports the church’s stated […]
Read moreThe Importance of a Gifts Policy Churches and charities have one major thing in common: they are dependent on the generosity of others (expressed through gifts to the organization) to have the financial resources they need to perform their mission. For this reason, congregations need a policy about gifts that specifies how gifts may be […]
Read moreThe Challenge: Ministries are often faced with receipting questions when gifts do not come directly from a donor in the traditional cash/check form. Gifts from donor-funded endowments, donor-advised funds, IRA gifts, and non-cash gifts are just a few of challenges faced by those charged with acknowledging contributions. Listed below are some of the more common […]
Read moreHelpful understandings about the"why" and the "how to" of electronic giving. Contains links to several additional resources.
Read morePromotional information from VANCO Payment Solutions about how electronic giving works. This is not an endorsement. This is a fee for services company and offered as an example.
Read moreNarrative Budget for FCC Chillicothe, OH
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Read moreA narrative budget from Foothills CC in Arizona
Read moreA "wordle" visual discription of the Center for Faith and Giving Vision Statement.
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