There are lots of ways to financially support the ministries of St. Francis. Two of the best ways are through our general operating fund and through our 3-year financial campaign initiative, Ignite the Vision. The general fund supports the general operations and daily ministries of the church. Ignite the Vision is a special initiative based on a church-wide survey where members revealed priorities for ministry at St. Francis.
Ignite the Vision
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What is Ignite?
Ignite is a 3-year financial campaign initiative. Our goal is to Ignite the Vision to take our spiritual journey to the next level; to trust God and to prepare for generations to come. How Can we Ignite the Vision? We have identified three areas as our primary focus: FAITH - FACILITY - MISSION & OUTREACH In order to deepen our faith, improve our facilities, engage in mission work and reach the community around us, we must improve our financial health for the future. To help us reach financial health, we have set a goal to raise $675,000 over and above our regular giving over the next three years. |
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Ways to Give |
One-Time or Recurring Donations
Online giving is a safe and easy way to support the ministries of St. Francis UMC. We offer both electronic check (ACH bank draft) and major credit card payment options to accept one time gifts and recurring donations. Gifts can be designated for the General Fund or Ignite the Vision.
*All gifts are tax-deductible. A year-end giving statement will be prepared and sent to you.
TO GIVE ONLINE
To get started giving, simply click the blue circle button on the lower right corner of any page.
Stock or Mutual Fund Donations
If you own shares of stock, mutual funds, or other investments, you can donate these directly to St. Francis via a brokerage account we maintain with Charles Schwab. It's easy and can provide you with significant tax benefits in some situations. Your broker initiates the transfer and Schwab has a dedicated transfer team to assist your broker with any issues. Schwab's phone is 602-355-9003 (hours 9-6 ET).
To get started, you will need to provide the following information to your broker:
If you have any questions or if you make a transfer, please notify Bruce Gorrell to allow us to watch for the receipt of your shares and credit your giving records appropriately.
Online giving is a safe and easy way to support the ministries of St. Francis UMC. We offer both electronic check (ACH bank draft) and major credit card payment options to accept one time gifts and recurring donations. Gifts can be designated for the General Fund or Ignite the Vision.
*All gifts are tax-deductible. A year-end giving statement will be prepared and sent to you.
TO GIVE ONLINE
To get started giving, simply click the blue circle button on the lower right corner of any page.
Stock or Mutual Fund Donations
If you own shares of stock, mutual funds, or other investments, you can donate these directly to St. Francis via a brokerage account we maintain with Charles Schwab. It's easy and can provide you with significant tax benefits in some situations. Your broker initiates the transfer and Schwab has a dedicated transfer team to assist your broker with any issues. Schwab's phone is 602-355-9003 (hours 9-6 ET).
To get started, you will need to provide the following information to your broker:
- Schwab DTC: 0164 Code 40
- SFUMC Acct Name: St Francis United Methodist Ch.
- SFUMC Acct Type: Corporate
- SFUMC Acct No: 1480-0861
- SFUMC EIN: 56-1690294
If you have any questions or if you make a transfer, please notify Bruce Gorrell to allow us to watch for the receipt of your shares and credit your giving records appropriately.