How Much Should I Give? A conversation about Giving Guides

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This perennial question is asked by newcomers and long-time members alike, especially when finance and stewardship education is not part of a congregation’s culture.  The 2006 publication of a UUA Fair Share Giving Guide and its revisions helped many congregations support generous annual budget drive giving based on economic capacity. Some, however, found it cumbersome […]

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Catch Up on “The Changing Nature of Money” with Rev. Sara Green

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  If you attended the live MidAmerica Congregational Leaders conversation in November, you know how thought-provoking it was to explore The Changing Nature of Money with Rev. Sara Green of Stewardship for Us. For those who registered but couldn’t make it—or if you want to revisit the conversation—you can now access the recording! 👉 Watch

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Takeaways from Congregations: Annual Budget Drives! 

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Reps from 20 congregations shared their ideas at the October Friday Forum with Stewardship for Us.  How are your sibling Unitarian Universalist congregations keeping their Annual Budget Drive methods fresh from year to year? How is success measured?  Ways folks shared they measure success: Number of connections made with congregants in person or by phone

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Adventures in the Stewardship Boosters GA Cohort

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In the midst of an historic General Assembly, the Stewardship for Us team lead six engaging GA Cohort meetings, with three topics: Wrestling with Investments and Legacy Building Capacity Building Asking We started on Thursday with a panel discussion with UUs from three different contexts who answered the question: What kind of investment is needed

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Wrapping up your Stewardship Campaign

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Our May 31, 2024 Friday Forum, attended by about 20 stewardship leaders, was all about wrapping up your campaign or major phase, formally marking the end, celebrating, listening to feedback, and thanking all of the participants.  The wrap-up phase, which is sometimes overlooked or minimized, is essential for laying the groundwork for future campaigns. The

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