FAQ’s
Why are annual pledges important?
Annual pledges support everything we do and are at All Saints’ Church. Our
yearly budget is driven by the generosity of our parishioners through annual
pledges. These pledges support all the operating costs of our ministry
programs as well as our building and staff operations, and expenses such as
heating, snow removal, outreach grants, worship leaflets, and education
programs, and more.
How does annual pledging fit in the ministry of stewardship?
Annual pledges are just one part of the practice of generosity and
stewardship that undergirds our parish life. An annual pledge supports All
Saints’ annual budget. Planned giving is a gift or series of gifts that can
help secure the church's ministries beyond our individual lifetimes. Special
gifts fund additional parish priorities such as building renovation (The
Nehemiah Fund), program support, short-term missions, the Rector’s
Discretionary fund (used to help parishioners and others in need, and to
support special projects locally)
How can I pay my annual pledge?
All Saints’ accepts cash (when included in a pledge envelope), or checks.
You may also make a pledge payment of stock or other securities. In most
cases, such a pledge payment may be considered a charitable deduction to
avoid capital gains on the appreciation of the stock. Please call the parish
office to learn how to make a gift of securities.
Do I have to pay when I pledge? Can I pay in installments?
Returning your pledge card is simply a promise to pay. You make your pledge
and you fulfill your pledge in as many payments as you wish throughout the
year. The parish office offers weekly pledge envelopes designed to help you
with your payments.
Why should I pledge when I regularly put money in the offering plate?
Loose funds collected each week do help to support the ongoing life of the
parish. However, pledges are very important because they enable us to plan
responsibly and to establish a parish operating budget for the coming year.
I'm not sure what I can afford this year. How can I pledge?
A pledge can be adjusted throughout the year if your circumstances change.
We suggest that you pledge responsibly, based on your best estimate of the
year's income. A pledge can be increased, if your circumstances change.
Proportional Giving Guide
To begin to move toward the 10% goal, please consider starting with a pledge
of
2% of your income. And if you are already working toward the goal of giving
10%, we hope you will increase your pledge by at least 2% of your income.
Your proportionate annual gift would be:
Annual Gross
Income 2%
4% 6%
8% 10%
12%
$10,000 $200
$400 $600
$800 $1,000
$1,200
$20,000 $400
$800 $1,200
$1,600 $2,000
$2,400
$30,000 $600
$1,200 $1,800 $2,400
$3,000 $3,600
$40,000 $800
$1,600 $2,400 $3,200
$4,000 $4,800
$50,000 $1,000
$2,000 $3,000 $4,000
$5,000 $6,000
$75,000 $1,500
$3,000 $4,500 $6,000
$7,500 $9,000
$100,000 $2,000
$4,000 $6,000 $8,000
$10,000 $12,000
$150,000 $3,000
$6,000 $9,000 $12,000
$15,000 $18,000
$200,000 $4,000
$8,000 $12,000 $16,000
$20,000 $24,000
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