Fundraising Campaign
Questions and Answers

Basic Questions about the Campaign

Question: How is our Fundraising Campaign different than our Sunday offerings and church tithes? Is my Fundraising Campaign commitment in addition to what I already give to Unity of Phoenix?
Answer: Unity of Phoenix is completely sustained by tithes and love offerings. These gifts pay for our monthly, yearly and on-going expenses (i.e., staff salaries, utilities, ministry costs). Our Fundraising Campaign commitment, on the other hand, will be devoted entirely to the elimination of the existing debt accrued through the purchase and development of our current facility. Through this we claim financial security. Both gifts are essential to the life of this ministry, one to keep Unity of Phoenix moving forward, the other to establish financial freedom as we fulfill our vision. Your two commitments will be managed in two separate accounts.

Q: Will everyone be asked to make a commitment?
A: Yes. Our goal is to invite everyone to contribute to our financial security. Through these gifts, we support the realization of our vision and the implementation of our mission. We will also ask new members for a commitment when they join the church.

Q: Will we be told how much to commit?
A: No. The Ambassador Committee will present giving guidelines. We ask that you prayerfully consider what the most appropriate and supportive gift would be for you to give. Every family or individual decides on their commitment, as led by Spirit. One way to think of your gift is in terms of a per day commitment. For example, a $2,000 annual gift breaks down to $5 a day.

Q: Do I have to sign a contract when I make a commitment? What happens if I can’t make my commitment payment because of illness or loss of job?
A: No. However, we do ask that you sign a commitment card. This is not a contract, but gives the church the ability to financially plan. If you should have problems fulfilling this commitment, you are not legally obligated. If you feel comfortable doing so, a simple conversation with a minister might be appropriate so that the church can support you in a
challenging time.

Q: When do I begin making payments on my new Fundraising Campaign commitment? And how often do I make a commitment payment?
A: Payments will begin in May, 2007, and the commitment ends in April, 2010. You decide how often you make payments. Many participants pay a portion of their commitment each month. Some pay on a quarterly or annual basis. Others make a one-time contribution. You can select a payment schedule that works for you. The Campaign runs for three years.

Q: How much will it cost Unity of Phoenix to plan and implement this fundraising Campaign? Where will these funds come from?
A: The Campaign budget roughly totals $100,000. We expect to pay no more than 5% of the total amount to be raised in the Fundraising Campaign. This, of course, will depend on how much the Campaign actually raises. These figures include all of the expenses tied to printing, dinners, promotional materials, event costs and consultant fees. The church has pledged that all of the money raised in the Fundraising Campaign will be exclusively directed to paying off the church’s debt. As such, the Campaign commitments will be held in an entirely separate account and the Campaign expenses will be covered by the operational budget.

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