Integrity of funds

The Church of the Nazarene operates on a raised-for-goes-toward designated giving policy. A designated giving policy provides clarification for the appropriate allocation of gifts and ensures the integrity of the donors’ funds.

Balancing global and local initiatives

Because we believe we are called to make Christlike disciples in the nations – while supporting the initiatives of the local church – churches planning a campaign to raise funds for a designated purpose must decide in advance whether or not the goal will include a contribution to the global mission.

A decision for the church board

Unless a designated gift policy exists, designated gifts to the local church and/or its ministries must be used according to their intended use and the calculation (5.5% WEF, 2.0% P&B, and 2.5% EDU) must be drawn from an undesignated source of income. The church board should decide whether or not to adopt a designated gift policy. A careful review of local initiatives is the best factor for determining this course of action. Click here for a detailed explanation and examples of a designated gift policy.

Discover Giving in the Church What Does It Mean? More on Exclusions Rare Circumstances Designated Gift Policy FAQs and Examples		Designated Gift Policy Integrity of funds The Church of the Nazarene operates on a raised-for-goes-toward designated giving policy. A designated giving policy provides clarification for the appropriate allocation of gifts and ensures the integrity of the donors’ funds. Balancing global and local initiatives Because we believe we are called to make Christlike disciples in the nations – while supporting the initiatives of the local church – churches planning a campaign to raise funds for a designated purpose must decide in advance whether or not the goal will include a contribution to the global mission. A decision for the church board Unless a designated gift policy exists, designated gifts to the local church and/or its ministries must be used according to their intended use and the calculation (5.5% WEF, 2.0% P&B, and 2.5% EDU) must be drawn from an undesignated source of income. The church board should decide whether or not to adopt a designated gift policy. A careful review of local initiatives is the best factor for determining this course of action. Click here for a detailed explanation and examples of a designated gift policy.