Giving to the Capital Campaign
Financial Needs
We would like our new and enlarged buildings to be beautiful and functional while
striking a balance between cost and ability to raise needed capital. With your
generous support, we can build the church spaces we need to serve ourselves, our
children and the wider community for many years to come.
Based on input from consultants and our own internal evaluation, a goal has been set
for the capital campaign of $1.5 million. Total costs of the project may exceed that
amount. If we "stretch" and raise
the $1.5 million goal, we will be in a good position to fund the completed building project.
Our congregation has repeatedly said over the last several years, "We wish to build this!"
Now, it is time for us all to help make our wish a reality.
Why and How to Give Generously to Our Capital Campaign
Our church is and has been a special place to many people. In fact, 2002 is the 75th
anniversary of the establishment of All Souls Unitarian Church of Santa Monica
(now UUCCSM). Since the time of our founders, thousands have come through our doors.
They, like we today, were seeking spiritual guidance, a place for their children
and fellowship. We are able to celebrate our faith at the corner
of 18th and Arizona in 2002 because of the contributions of our forebears.
Now we wish to further our rich tradition by expanding our programs and facilities
to meet the needs of our congregation today and in the future. We wish to have a
stronger voice in the community, to be able to teach our children in modern classrooms,
to express our UU principles and be in meaningful dialogue with one another in more
conducive spaces.
As we undertake our fundraising effort, it is important for each of us to think
about the importance of this church in our lives, and to make a pledge based
on this importance. Making your pledge should, of course, be considered carefully
in view of your own financial picture. Some might consider making modest changes
in their spending patterns. Others may simply look in a different pocket, such
as appreciated assets. Whatever you do, your contribution should come from your
heart. Look deeply inward when you ponder your gift and the answer will appear.
In this way, we can work together in Building for Our Future.
Important Reasons for Making Your Pledge
1. A successful capital campaign can propel a church
forward in ways we cannot even image. The best is yet to come, and we are the
ones who can create it.
2. By making a stretch pledge, you are making an important contribution
to reaching our building program financial goals. (By "stretch," we hope
you will consider a gift of 5 times your annual pledge, payable over three
years. More than 5X is even better)
3. Our children deserve a spacious and modern RE facility where they may learn,
grow and develop values and beliefs that will help them understand and live in
the world of tomorrow.
4. The goal is for all members and friends to share in the process of making our dream
of an expanded building a reality. Creating our new spaces in this way will
significantly strengthen us.
5. Each dollar that is pledged is important. We will reach
our goal one dollar at a time.
Ways to Give Generously
1. Remember, your pledge can be paid off over time. For three years, that's 36 months,
156 weeks or 1096 days. Planning your pledge fulfillment in this way can help to make
a generous pledge fit far easier into your budget.
2. Suggest that parents or family members may wish to give gifts in support of the spiritual
growth of their children or grandchildren.
3. Suggest to family and friends that they make a donation to the campaign in lieu
of a birthday, anniversary or other gift occasion.
4. Consider making gifts of irregular or unexpected income.
5. When cars or other monthly obligations are paid off, consider adding those payments
to your support of our capital campaign.
How to Achieve Our Goal - Gift Table
The Gift Table represents one way that we may reach our goal. We can only accomplish our goal by working together. Make your
pledge based on the importance of this congregation in your life and give till you feel good about
the size of your gift.
| Pledges | Range of Pledges | Total Raised |
| 1 | $100,000 and Above | $100,000 |
| 1 | 75,000 to 99,999 | 75,000 |
| 2 | 50,000 to 74,999 | 105,000 |
| 4 | 30,000 to 49,999 | 124,500 |
| 4 | 20,000 to 29,999 | 81,000 |
| 5 | 15,000 to 19,999 | 47,000 |
| 9 | 10,000 to 14,999 | 92,000 |
| 13 | 7,500 to 9,999 | 98,900 |
| 41 | 5,000 to 7,499 | 207,000 |
| 73 | 2,500 to 4,999 | 183,100 |
| 96 | 1,500 to 2,499 | 146,500 |
| 119 | 1,000 to 1,499 | 121,000 |
| 47 | Up to 999 | 119,000 |
| 415 | | $1,500,000 |
Some Giving Options
- Cash (always good)
- Appreciated stock
- Cash value of existing life insurance policy
- Mutual fund shares
- Money from an inheritance
- Gift of art, land or other real property
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