Fall has officially arrived – and so has your church’s annual pledge campaign. To make sure you’re ready, here’s a roundup of some excellent tools, templates, and inspiration to keep handy as you launch or continue your campaign this season.
1. Your TENS Membership Resources
As a member of the Diocese of Newark, your congregation has full access to the Annual Pledge Campaign resources from TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) – including themes, sample letters, pledge cards, prayers of the people, timelines, and graphics.
How to Access:
- Visit www.tens.org
- When prompted for a password, enter: Luke1:46
2. Webinar Replay – Recession-Proof Your Parish Finances
Earlier this year we hosted a conversation with Davey Gerhard, Executive Director of TENS, on how to build a strong fall campaign in uncertain economic times.
Click here to watch the video. This session covers:
- Recession-proofing your parish finances
- Presenting mission-focused fundraising
- Using tested tools to strengthen your fall campaign
3. Webinar Replay – AI Tools for Stewardship
We also shared practical ways that AI can support your pledge campaign planning and implementation – with real-life examples of prompts and results from ChatGPT.
Click here to watch the video. You’ll learn how to:
- Build campaign calendars and timelines
- Draft and improve pledge communications
- Generate fresh ideas for stewardship activities
4. More Stewardship Videos at Your Fingertips
Visit the diocesan Stewardship Matters video library for even more Annual Pledge Campaign content.
5. Funding Opportunity – Invite Welcome Connect Grants
Don’t forget! Applications are open for Invite Welcome Connect Small Grants to support intentional evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness in your congregation (and the deadline for submission is coming fast: October 15!).
Invite Welcome Connect Small Grants Application.
Even though September can feel busy, taking time now to explore these resources will help your fall pledge campaign run more smoothly – and with greater joy.
