CASH FLOW GIFTS

You can give significantly by giving smaller amounts at higher frequencies. Weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly giving allows large gifts to be reached in smaller steps.

INCOME RAISES/BONUSES

Dedicating forthcoming raises or bonuses is a creative method for increasing giving.

FREEDOM FROM DEBT

As you look ahead to the next eighteen months, you may discover debt obligations will be fulfilled. This can free up additional revenue for additional giving.

DIVERTED FUNDS

Freeing up funds which are currently going to other areas of spending allows you to increase giving to God’s work. Diverting funds from entertainment, dining out, dues, subscriptions, gifts, allowances, utilities, transportation, etc., offers lifestyle adjustments which impact giving.

DELAYED EXPENDITURES

Delaying of purchases allows you to significantly increase giving. Postponing the acquisition of major items such as automobiles, clothing, trips, houses, etc., can create substantial giving opportunities.

ADDITIONAL WORK INCOME

Taking a second or part-time job, coming out of retirement, or working overtime can create extra revenue.

UNIQUE SKILLS INCOME

You may have marketable hobbies or skills that can enable you to give additional amounts.

INCOME-PRODUCING ASSETS

Any interest income, payments from rental properties, or monies from other income-producing assets can provide a source for increased giving.

SALES OF ASSETS

Sales of major assets, such as a house, car, land, business, etc., can provide revenue for giving.

TAX SAVINGS

Additional giving to a church can create additional tax savings. By giving these savings, you can increase your total contribution.

CHARITABLE GIVING RESOURCES

Reviewing your charitable donations in light of their impact on the kingdom of God affords a resource for significant giving. For example, you might usually give $50,000 a year to a university, but choose to divert those gifts to our church for eighteen months, and then resume the school contributions.

SAVINGS AND ANNUITIES

Savings for special projects, retirement, or that “rainy day” can be a resource for increased giving. Often our savings may not be needed for an original purpose and can be applied to the work of God’s kingdom through our church.

CORPORATE GIFTS

You might be able to make a significant donation by using the products or services of your business as a resource for giving.

GIFTS IN KIND/APPRECIABLE ASSETS

Gifts other than cash can have significant giving potential. Gifts like stocks, bonds, real estate, automobiles, etc., provide ample giving opportunities, coupled with significant tax savings.