AVENUES FOR SACRIFICIAL GIVING
CASH FLOW GIFTS:
A person 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.
DIVERTED FUNDS GIFTS:
Freeing up funds that are currently going to
other areas of spending allows a person to increase giving to God’s
work. Diverting funds from entertainment, dining out, dues,
subscriptions, gifts, allowances, utilities, or transportation, offers
lifestyle adjustments which impact one’s giving.
DELAYED EXPENDITURES:
The delaying of purchases allows a person
to significantly increase giving. The acquisition of major items such
as automobiles, clothing, or trips, when postponed, allows substantial
giving opportunities.
INCOME PRODUCING ASSETS:
Interest income, payments from rental
properties or monies from other income producing assets provide a
source for increased giving.
SALE OF ASSETS:
Sale of major assets, such as a house, car, land, or
business provide available income for giving.
RAISES / BONUSES:
Dedicating one’s forthcoming raises and bonuses
is a creative method people have used to increase giving.
FREEDOM FROM DEBT:
As a person looks ahead into the next three
years, he or she may discover that debt obligations will be fulfilled.
This frees up revenue for additional giving.
UNIQUE SKILLS INCOME:
Some people have marketable hobbies or
skills, which enable them to give from those new profits.
CHARITABLE GIVING RESOURCES:
Reviewing all of one’s charitable
donations in light of their impact on the kingdom of God affords a
resource for significant giving.
SAVINGS AND ANNUITIES:
Savings for special projects, retirement or
a “rainy day” may offer a resource for increased giving. Often we
realize that a portion of our savings may safely be given to the work
of God’s kingdom through our church.
CORPORATE GIFTS:
Those who have used their business as a source
for giving have made significant donations.
ADDITIONAL WORK INCOME:
Taking a second job or part-time job or
coming out of retirement are successful strategies people have used to
increase giving. |
