Who Should Give?
We enthusiastically invite everyone who is part of the FirstU community – whether or not you are a member –
to pledge your financial support. Contributions from Pledgers enable the financial sustainability of FirstU and our mission.
If you are part of the FirstU community, but not yet a member, you can contact the Welcome & Membership Team
to find out more about the benefits of the stronger connection that membership brings.
We enthusiastically invite everyone who is part of the FirstU community – whether or not you are a member –
to pledge your financial support. Contributions from Pledgers enable the financial sustainability of FirstU and our mission.
If you are part of the FirstU community, but not yet a member, you can contact the Welcome & Membership Team
to find out more about the benefits of the stronger connection that membership brings.
When and How Do I Give?
Giving Regularly
For your own budgeting, you may prefer regular monthly donations. We encourage this, as it helps with FirstU’s budget too! There are several ways to donate, including Pre-Authorized Chequing (PAC), Credit Card, Etransfers and postdated cheques. You can also donate regularly by Sunday Service plate offerings, either in person or electronically. See the Pledge Form for details and contact Michelle Jackson to set up a payment plan that suits your needs.
Giving a One-Time Gift
You may prefer giving by an annual one-time cheque. We require donations for the 2023 Pledge Campaign to be post-dated for 2023. Note that all donations are receipted in the year in which they are received though, of course, we encourage donations at any time. You can also donate publicly-traded shares. Michelle Jackson has special forms to accomplish this in a tax-efficient manner.
Giving Regularly
For your own budgeting, you may prefer regular monthly donations. We encourage this, as it helps with FirstU’s budget too! There are several ways to donate, including Pre-Authorized Chequing (PAC), Credit Card, Etransfers and postdated cheques. You can also donate regularly by Sunday Service plate offerings, either in person or electronically. See the Pledge Form for details and contact Michelle Jackson to set up a payment plan that suits your needs.
Giving a One-Time Gift
You may prefer giving by an annual one-time cheque. We require donations for the 2023 Pledge Campaign to be post-dated for 2023. Note that all donations are receipted in the year in which they are received though, of course, we encourage donations at any time. You can also donate publicly-traded shares. Michelle Jackson has special forms to accomplish this in a tax-efficient manner.
How Much Should I Give?
How much to give depends on your personal situation.
We recognize that it's often much easier for someone who makes $80,000/year to donate $250, or even $600,
per month than it is for someone who makes $20,000/year to make a monthly offering of $60, let alone $150,
even though both work out to the same percentages of one's annual income. We encourage you to donate what
you can without harming yourself or your family. If you would like some guidance, please see the Sample Pledge and Contribution Chart or contact us at stewardship@firstunitarianottawa.ca.
How much to give depends on your personal situation.
We recognize that it's often much easier for someone who makes $80,000/year to donate $250, or even $600,
per month than it is for someone who makes $20,000/year to make a monthly offering of $60, let alone $150,
even though both work out to the same percentages of one's annual income. We encourage you to donate what
you can without harming yourself or your family. If you would like some guidance, please see the Sample Pledge and Contribution Chart or contact us at stewardship@firstunitarianottawa.ca.
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Consider Increasing Your Monthly Gift
If you are already donating monthly by PAC, credit card, or through Canada Helps, we thank you for your commitment. This is an ideal time to consider increasing your monthly donation in 2023 to reflect the increase in cost of living. |
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