Welcome UUSD Land & Building Committee Capital Campaign Updates October 20, 2013 Town Hall Meeting
Land & Building Committee Walt SmithGary Schmidt
UUSD Capital Campaign Gary Colangelo
Current Building Fund: $52, : $306, : $562,000
Where are we?
How are we going to get there? Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware Financial Feasibility Study David L. Rickard, UUA Congregational Stewardship Consultant, May 2, 2013 “The capital campaign results will likely be in the range of $450,000 to $530,000.” Essential gift chart: 19 pledges $10,000 to $60, pledges $300 to $9,999
Essential Gifts RangeNumberHaveNeed $25,000 to $60, $10,000 to $24, $5,000 to $9, $1,000 to $4, $300 to $ Three year fulfillment period Equal opportunity giving—an economically diverse community where everyone gives according to their means We are counting on all members pledging!
What does a future home mean to you? Pride of ownership Leaving a legacy Establishing a visible and permanent church Promoting a liberal religious tradition in this region Providing space for future Church initiatives and programs, including Lifespan Faith Development Providing a space for community functions, not related to church programs Providing a suitable space for the ministry of music
- The face of this campaign. - A source of information prior to commitments being made. - The physical link that carries out the act of giving.
Resources Communiqué 1 How do I plan and fulfil a pledge to the UUSD Capital Communiqué 2 Guidelines for Making a Pledge Communiqué 3 The Visiting Steward Case Statement UUSD Capital Campaign Brochure The Visiting Stewards Capital Campaign Committee Members
Key Dates Friday,Leadership Meeting with Bill Clontz October 18 Saturday,CC Visiting Stewards Training1:00 to 4:00PM UUSD. Training to be October 19conducted by Bill Clontz Sunday,Town Hall Meeting11:30AM, L&B/Capital Campaign Updates October 20 Saturday, Capital Campaign Kick-Off Gala October 26Virden Center, 5:30 to 9:00PM November 1 to 23Capital Campaign Visits December 1 to 31Mailings to former members and friends December 13 (tentative)Capital Campaign Review December 1, 2013 to October 1, 2016Pledge Fulfillment Period