Stewardship Task Force

The overall purpose of the Stewardship Task Force is to report directly to the Board on matters of fundraising and member engagement. The Task Force should have year-long responsibility for these subjects beyond the months when it is managing the Annual Campaign for the Operating Budget. This work includes:

• overseeing fundraising for the church through pledges of support as well as other fundraising activities (e.g., auction, sales)
• informing the board on a monthly basis concerning its activities and progress toward its goals during its management of the Annual Budget Campaign
• reporting to the board throughout the year to recommend strategies for achieving fundraising and member engagement goals
• encouraging generosity through use of the UUA Fair Giving Guide and other best practices
• developing fundraising skills by drawing on the resources of the UUA and the Central Eastern Regional district
• communicating effectively to the Board and Congregation throughout the year about the meaning and importance of stewardship
• assisting in the larger goal of increasing membership engagement and commitment, to each other and to the church