Pledge On-Line
2011-2012 Annual Pledge Drive: Why we are called to Step Up to the Plate!
WANT TO PLEDGE NOW? Please Step Up to the Plate!
The goal for the 2011-2012 Operating Fund campaign is to increase our pledge income by $60,000. To attain this goal, please Step Up to the Plate with the Hoped For Gift suggested in your pledge drive letter. Or, consult our Giving Guide for additional suggestions.
For your convenience, you can submit your pledge here.
If you would like your pledge payments automatically withdrawn from your checking account each month, please download an authorization form. Or, you can contact Kathy Porter, Director of Membership and Development 414.273.5257 kathy [dot] porter
uumilwaukee [dot] org
Listen to one member reflect on the effects of stewardship in his own life.
WHY YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO FIRST CHURCH:
In 2005, members of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee committed to furthering our mission by adopting a strategic plan called “Vision 2010.” This plan calls us to:
- share our unique spiritual home with those searching for a faith community;
- provide community service and leadership for social justice; and
- expand the experiences and opportunities that we offer our members to meet their spiritual needs and express social justice concerns.
We have accomplished a majority of the “Vision 2010” goals. Now our society must grow its financial base to fulfill and sustain our vision. Simply speaking, annual pledge income must increase by $50-$60,000 in this pledge drive and in the next two pledge drives. Why?
- We funded start-up costs and the initial expanded ministry of Vision 2010 through a special 2005 fund drive which raised over $900,000. We have used up to $150,000 of these funds each year since 2006, including $100,000 in the current year, to supplement Pledge Drive income and pay the cost of our expanded staff, increased number of Sunday services, and additional small group ministries.
- Our achievements under Vision 2010 demonstrate that we are a vibrant, welcoming spiritual community.
- The “Thrive Drive” funds will be spent in two years, by which time First Church must sustain our vision on a pay-as-we-go basis.
