Bill Townes Presentation
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GIVINGBY THE NUMBERS
“BIG PICTURE”
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BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011 - The State of
Philanthropy
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BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011 - The State of
Philanthropy
33% in 2009
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BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011- The State of
Philanthropy 2.1% - 2010(6.2%) – 2008/2009
(adjusted for inflation)
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Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability -Presentation
Per capita giving is low General Population < 1% Roman Catholics 1.5% Mainline Protestants 2.8% Evangelicals 4.0%
There is a strong correlation between fervency of faith and generosity–both to
religion and other charities–so perhaps we have a faith problem rather than a giving
problem.
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GEORGIA GIVES 2008
Prepared by The Center on Philanthropy
at Indiana University
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Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity)
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy• 77.5 % of GA Households gave to charity
• 70.2% of U.S. Households gave to charity• $1,840 - 2007 GA Avg Household Gift
(including non-donors) • $1,590 - 2007 U.S. Avg Household Gift• GA Households gave 13.6% above U.S.
Average)
• Represented $5.58 billion
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Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity)
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy
Religion$3,09755.5%
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Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity)
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy• 3.9% Avg GA Household giving
• 6.6% Avg GA Household giving (Protestant)• 7.8% Avg GA Household giving
(Attend church more than once a week)
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Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity)
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy
68%
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Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity)
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy
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RECESSION IMPACT ON CHURCHES & OTHER NONPROFITS
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What are other Non-Profits doing? (ECFA 2009 Survey)
•41% have frozen or delayed salary increases •38 % have frozen or reduced
hiring• 18% have laid off staff• 11% have reduced salaries
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ECFA Survey, Continued
53% cut travel and conference expenses
30% cut or delayed capital projects
27% have reduced the number or size or programs
21% have partnered with other organizations to share resources
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Maximum Generosity: State of the Plate (6/10)
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Maximum Generosity: State of the Plate (6/10)
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SOUTHERN BAPTIST GIVING
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GIVING TRENDS?
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Actual ReceiptsSBC Cooperative Program Allocation
Budget
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Cooperative Program Gifts
5.00%
5.50%
6.00%
6.50%
7.00%
7.50%
8.00%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Total Actual CP Gifts as a % of Undesignated Offering Plate Gifts as reported on ACP
Sources: SBC 2005 & 2010 Annual
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2011 Budget ?Journey of Faith – Crown Financial MinistriesCautious Optimism – ECFAYes, but modestly – Financial SeminaryI don’t know – Barna GroupWatch earnings of Americans – LifeWayPoor economy is excuse for poor leadership in
the area of stewardship and giving. – Leadership Network
Look to God, not economic indicators – Generosity Monk
Scarcity begins to clarify everything – Generis
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Is Your Church Ministry Spending
Plan (Budget)
Aligned with Scripture?
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MISSION
VISION
GOALS
PLANS
BUDGET
What is the Ideal?, Inspire - WHY
What do we do? Purpose/Values/Beliefs
Where do we want to be?
How do we get there?
HOW do we allocate resources?
STRATEGIC PLANNING: ALIGN WITH SCRIPTURE
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BIBLEBASED BUDGETING
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BUDGETING:
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“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a
1. Seek spiritual direction
2. Consult with church leaders
– Budget Preparation
BUDGETING:
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“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a
1. Seek spiritual direction
2. Consult with church leaders
3. Build congregational acceptance
– Budget Presentation
BUDGETING:
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“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a
Budget PRESENTATION Models
• Line Item/Accounting (Functional)
• Ministry Action/Based (Ministry)
• Missional/Narrative (Mission)
BUDGETING:
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“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a
1. Seek spiritual direction
2. Consult with church leaders
3. Build congregational acceptance
4. Encourage personal commitment
WORKING WITHBudget Committee
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WORKING WITHBudget Committee
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“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a
•Develop your church budget based on a biblical strategy to get your church from your
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
•Leave room for God to do something miraculous in the hearts of your people
MISSIONMISSION VISIONVISION