Bill Townes Presentation

GIVINGBY THE NUMBERS

“BIG PICTURE”

BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011 - The State of

Philanthropy

BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011 - The State of

Philanthropy

33% in 2009

BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011- The State of

Philanthropy 2.1% - 2010(6.2%) – 2008/2009

(adjusted for inflation)

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.

GEORGIA GIVES 2008

Prepared by The Center on Philanthropy

at Indiana University

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


Indiana University Center on Philanthropy

Religion$3,09755.5%


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)



68%

RECESSION IMPACT ON CHURCHES & OTHER NONPROFITS

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

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

Maximum Generosity: State of the Plate (6/10)

SOUTHERN BAPTIST GIVING

GIVING TRENDS?

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Actual ReceiptsSBC Cooperative Program Allocation

Budget

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

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

Is Your Church Ministry Spending

Plan (Budget)

Aligned with Scripture?

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

BIBLEBASED BUDGETING

BUDGETING:


“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a

1. Seek spiritual direction

2. Consult with church leaders

– Budget Preparation

BUDGETING:




3. Build congregational acceptance

– Budget Presentation

BUDGETING:


Budget PRESENTATION Models

• Line Item/Accounting (Functional)

• Ministry Action/Based (Ministry)

• Missional/Narrative (Mission)

BUDGETING:




3. Build congregational acceptance

4. Encourage personal commitment

WORKING WITHBudget Committee

WORKING WITHBudget Committee



•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

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