Harnessing the power of giving ‘to take action and give back’
by Pam Greer-Ullrich | Presbyterian Foundation
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — The Presbyterian Foundation has partnered with the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) to support #GivingTuesday on Nov. 28. Held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S., and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this special day harnesses the collective power of partners across the world to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take action to give back in better, smarter ways.
According to Giving U.S.A., faith-based organizations have fared well in this one-day online fundraising movement, and it is a great opportunity for Presbyterian congregations to engage and encourage their members and others to financially support the work of their mission or ministry. Churches can use #GivingTuesday to kick off their year-end campaigns and promote their online giving programs. If a church doesn’t accept online gifts, the Foundation’s Ministry Partnership Program can make it easy to give by helping to add a GIVE NOW option on the church website for secure online donations.
#GivingTuesday also provides an opportunity to support other Presbyterian mission and ministry at home and around the world. Supporters can:
- Give to support “Freedom Rising,” an initiative to confront the societal and racial issues facing black communities
- Give to Presbyterian Women
- Give to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Christmas Joy Offering and other PMA ministries
- Give to the Theological Education Fund
- Give to another Presbyterian-related mission organization
The Foundation also provides materials and resources to help congregations promote #GivingTuesday to members and supporters at PresbyterianFoundation.org/givingtuesday.
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The Presbyterian Foundation gathers, stewards and distributes funds for mission. A vital part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Foundation strengthens congregations and related mission and ministry efforts by developing gifts and managing funds on their behalf. We work with them to build communities of generosity among their members and constituents. And we provide all Presbyterians an avenue to realize their philanthropic goals through a variety of giving options. In all our work, we remain focused on the Reformed values that have guided our stewardship and investment for more than 200 years.
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