THE
Every Kid Fund
FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES
“SHOULD
I
CONCERN GREAT
NOT HAVE FOR THIS
” CITY . . .
— JONAH 4 : 11
The Challenge We are sending staff into financial “earthquake zones.”
UNSTABLE FINANCES 1
Real “Financial Gap” in what ministry needs and what community can provide.
2
Under-resourced populations.
3
Devastating ministry impact when staff on reduced pay.
4
Survival mentality.
LEADERSHIP INSTABILITY 1
High turnover rate.
2
Volunteer instability ongoing.
3
Training investment loss.
The Solution Focus on building “earthquake-capable” foundations.
BUILDING FINANCIALLY STRONG MINISTRIES 1
Recognize and organize around the “Financial Gap.”
2
Diversify and lengthen our funding streams.
3
Set staff up for personal financial stability.
INVESTING IN CALLED AND EQUIPPED LEADERSHIP 1
Invest heavily in our leaders.
2
Creative staffing.
3
Volunteer development opportunities.
earthquake-proof
foundation
... like a wise man who built his house on the rock.� MATTHEW 7:24
Our Proposal Help us build a pipeline of resources to help launch, grow and sustain ministry in under-resourced communities. WE INVITE YOU TO PARTNER WITH US BY: Giving strategically today AND
Investing through your will or trust for tomorrow.
Future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn.� PSALM 22:30-31
INVESTOR PROMISE NO. 1
Your Investment Will Be Used Strategically Build Financial Strength
Grow local investment with matching funds. Close the gap — “last 20 percent.”* * Applied for annually
Invest in Long-term Leadership
Creative Staffing: • teacher/ professional staff • entry-level associates • part-time leaders Onboard emerging leaders to staff roles. Qualified leadership development programs.
INVESTOR PROMISE NO. 2
It’s Accountable
All fund recipients are required to: Actively develop and manage a list of new prospective investors. Create and execute a written investor care strategy. Work with a Young Life funding coach. Engage with a community mentor. Actively participate in an approved Leadership Development program. Note: All distributions will be reviewed and approved by the regional director and SVP.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.� 1 PETER 4:10
INVESTOR PROMISE NO. 3
It Will Have Lasting Impact Fund will pay out 10Â percent of the fund balance each year.
For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.� HEBREWS 11:10
INVESTOR PROMISE NO. 4
It’s Well-Managed and Transparent Funds are invested conservatively. Funds are managed by outside investment counsel. Performance data is available for review at any time.
The women and men who lead our Young Life Foundation are deeply committed to managing and leveraging the financial resources entrusted to us with the highest levels of financial oversight, so that we are able to introduce as many of our young friends as possible to a God who loves them deeply and wants the very best for them.” —Newt Crenshaw, Young Life President
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.� PROVERBS 15:22
INVESTOR PROMISE #5
It’s Mission Connected.
We want you to come and see! Join the Legacy Partners Group and watch your generosity in action. Special opportunities to visit our Young Life camp properties* Invitations to participate on International “vision trips” Special periodic updates from mission leaders Invitations to special Young Life events A 20% discount at the Young Life online store.** (www.younglifestore.com).
* Visit to camp based on available space as determined by the property. ** Discount applies to online store only and only to regularly priced Young Life merchandise.
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We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about His power and His mighty wonders.� PSALM 78:4
“YOUR
ANCIEN T
REBUILT YOU
FOUNDATIONS OF
YOU SHALL BE
REPAIRER OF
RESTORER OF
RUINS SHALL BE
SHALL RAISE UP THE MANY GENERATIONS; CALLED THE
THE BREACH, THE STREETS TO LIVE
— ISAIAH
:
58 12
” IN.
A MESSAGE FROM NEWT Sensing the leading of the Holy Spirit, Young Life has embarked on a multiyear effort known as FORWARD that is designed to expand our global reach, help kids go deeper with Jesus, build diverse teams that reflect the worldwide body of Christ and in all of this to be innovative in both strategy and method. Long-term pipelines of resources like the Every Kid Fund are critically important to ensuring that Young Life is able to continue these core efforts for generations to come. Susan and I are both excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids for many years after we have been called home to live in eternity with Jesus! We hope you will join us in this effort.
Newt Crenshaw Young Life President
P.O. Box 520 | Colorado Springs, CO 80901 800-813-1945 | ylfoundation@sc.younglife.org