The document discusses statistics on charitable giving in the United States and Georgia. It finds that 77.5% of Georgia households gave to charity in 2007, compared to 70.2% nationally. On average, Georgia households gave $1,840 to charity in 2007, $250 more than the national average. Religious organizations received over half of donations in Georgia. The recession has led non-profits to cut costs through measures like salary freezes and program reductions. Southern Baptist giving through the Cooperative Program has declined in recent years. Experts offer different views on whether charitable giving will rise or fall as the economy recovers.

2. GIVING BY THE NUMBERS “ BIG PICTURE”

3. BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011 - The State of Philanthropy

4. BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011 - The State of Philanthropy 33% in 2009

5. BY THE NUMBERS: Giving USA 2011- The State of Philanthropy 2.1% - 2010 (6.2%) – 2008/2009 (adjusted for inflation)

6. Per capita giving is low General Population < 1% Roman Catholics 1.5% Mainline Protestants 2.8% Evangelicals 4.0% There is a strong correlation between fervency of faith and generosity–both to religion and other charities–so perhaps we have a faith problem rather than a giving problem. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability -Presentation

7. GEORGIA GIVES 2008 Prepared by The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

8. 77.5 % of GA Households gave to charity 70.2% of U.S. Households gave to charity $1,840 - 2007 GA Avg Household Gift (including non-donors) $1,590 - 2007 U.S. Avg Household Gift GA Households gave 13.6% above U.S. Average) Represented $5.58 billion Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity) Indiana University Center on Philanthropy

9. Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity) Indiana University Center on Philanthropy Religion $3,097 55.5%

10. 3.9% Avg GA Household giving 6.6% Avg GA Household giving (Protestant) 7.8% Avg GA Household giving (Attend church more than once a week) Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity) Indiana University Center on Philanthropy

11. Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity) Indiana University Center on Philanthropy 68%

12. Georgia Gives 2008 (2007 Activity) Indiana University Center on Philanthropy

13. RECESSION IMPACT ON CHURCHES & OTHER NONPROFITS

14. What are other Non-Profits doing? (ECFA 2009 Survey) 41% have frozen or delayed salary increases 38 % have frozen or reduced hiring 18% have laid off staff 11% have reduced salaries

15. ECFA Survey, Continued 53% cut travel and conference expenses 30% cut or delayed capital projects 27% have reduced the number or size or programs 21% have partnered with other organizations to share resources

16. Maximum Generosity: State of the Plate (6/10)

17. Maximum Generosity: State of the Plate (6/10)

18. SOUTHERN BAPTIST GIVING

19. GIVING TRENDS? &quot;(c) www.Kluth.org used by permission

20. Actual Receipts SBC Cooperative Program Allocation Budget

21. Cooperative Program Gifts Sources: SBC 2005 & 2010 Annual

22. 2011 Budget ? Journey of Faith – Crown Financial Ministries Cautious Optimism – ECFA Yes, but modestly – Financial Seminary I don’t know – Barna Group Watch earnings of Americans – LifeWay Poor economy is excuse for poor leadership in the area of stewardship and giving . – Leadership Network Look to God, not economic indicators – Generosity Monk Scarcity begins to clarify everything – Generis

23. Is Your Church Ministry Spending Plan (Budget) Aligned with Scripture ?

24. MISSION VISION GOALS PLANS BUDGET What is the Ideal?, Inspire - WHY What do we do? Purpose/Values/Beliefs Where do we want to be? How do we get there? HOW do we allocate resources? STRATEGIC PLANNING: ALIGN WITH SCRIPTURE

25. BIBLE BASED BUDGETING

26. BUDGETING: &quot;(c) www.Kluth.org used by permission

27. Seek spiritual direction Consult with church leaders Budget Preparation “ You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a BUDGETING:

28. Seek spiritual direction Consult with church leaders Build congregational acceptance Budget Presentation “ You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a BUDGETING:

29. Budget PRESENTATION Models Line Item/Accounting (Functional) Ministry Action/Based (Ministry) Missional/Narrative (Mission) “ You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a BUDGETING:

30. Seek spiritual direction Consult with church leaders Build congregational acceptance Encourage personal commitment “ You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a WORKING WITH Budget Committee

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32. Develop your church budget based on a biblical strategy to get your church from your “ You must have accurate and honest weights and measures - Deut. 5:15a PERSONAL COMMITMENT Leave room for God to do something miraculous in the hearts of your people MISSION VISION