Annual Campaign Archives - Stewardship For Us

How Much Should I Give? A conversation about Giving Guides

Leave a Comment / Annual Campaign, Pledge, Resources, Stewardship / Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry

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 […]

How Much Should I Give? A conversation about Giving Guides Read More »

Photo of a man using a geographic survey tripod

S4Us 2024 Pledge Drive Survey Results

2 Comments / Annual Campaign, Pledge, Stewardship / Mark Ewert

Here is the report on the Stewardship For Us Pledge Drive Survey results. Thank you to the folks who joined us for the web meeting last Friday. It was a struggle to get the information out and for people to join the Zoom – apologies for that! Luckily you can access the PDF of the

S4Us 2024 Pledge Drive Survey Results Read More »

Photo of compass to show the search for direction

Pledge Drive Survey Results Report: Save the Date

Annual Campaign, Pledge, Stewardship / Mark Ewert

We are entering a new era of Federal leadership – this is a challenge for many of us and our communities. Still the work carries on, perhaps with a different lens than it had before. To that end, let’s gather and talk about stewardship. We are finally ready with the report on the Pledge Drive

Pledge Drive Survey Results Report: Save the Date Read More »

Pro Tip for The Pledge Drive: Video!

2 Comments / Annual Campaign, Pledge, Stewardship, Testimonials / Mark Ewert

We have seen a significant uptick and effective use of video in pledge drives over the last few years. People record simple testimonials, create more highly produced videos about the goals and theme (usually with the help of youths!), or even record video sermons. Here is a great example: the Olympia Brown UU Congregation (OBUUC)

Pro Tip for The Pledge Drive: Video! Read More »

Wrapping up your Stewardship Campaign

Annual Campaign, Communications, Stewardship / Barry Finkelstein

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

Wrapping up your Stewardship Campaign Read More »

S4Us Annual Pledge Drive Survey: Please Take it!

2 Comments / Annual Campaign, Pledge, Stewardship / Mark Ewert

People often ask us, “What is a usual median pledge?” “What pledge quartiles are congregations getting these days; have they changed?” “What pledge drive strategies are working?” You may have other questions like these, whose answers might be very helpful in trying to improve your stewardship. For that reason we are gathering data from you

S4Us Annual Pledge Drive Survey: Please Take it! Read More »

Planning for Your Pledge Drive

Annual Campaign, Stewardship / Mark Ewert

Thanks to everyone who came to our Friday Forum on planning for a spring pledge drive. The slides are available here (the session was not recorded, as is our practice when a good amount of time is spent in breakout rooms). Because you now have the slides with all of our points on them, I

Planning for Your Pledge Drive Read More »

Pledge Survey Results: Web Report Gathering

Annual Campaign, Stewardship / Mark Ewert

We’ll be hosting a Wednesday Wisdom Forum to report on the Annual Pledge Drive Survey results: Wednesday June 7th at 10:30 am Pacific time (1:30 PM Eastern time). Bring your team, your tips, and questions. You are welcome, even if you were not able to submit a survey. We’ll send you a zoom link on

Pledge Survey Results: Web Report Gathering Read More »

Cornerstones of Effective Stewardship

Annual Campaign, Stewardship / Liz Coit

UUA Congregational Life and Stewardship for Us announce a 3-part national webinar series in early 2023: CORNERSTONES OF EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP FOR OUR CONGREGATIONSRegistration fee is $30 per webinar or register for all three at the discounted rate of $75Deadline to Register: January 19Find out more and register TUESDAYS, 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET, 6:00-7:30 CT,

Cornerstones of Effective Stewardship Read More »

Making Stewardship More Inclusive

2 Comments / Annual Campaign / Rachel Maxwell

Three simple ideas for making your Annual Budget Drive more inclusive.

Making Stewardship More Inclusive Read More »