Capital Campaign Update
Delivered at the worship service on October 25, 2009
It is 4 weeks after Commitment Sunday and here's what we know: We estimate that we have received about 80% of the number of pledges that we expect to eventually receive from members based upon the experience of Kirby-Smith. This is the number of pledges and not the dollar amount.
At $700,000 pledged thus far, we continue to work towards our goal. The number increases every week AND we have much of which to be proud. Based upon a comparison of annual giving and money pledged, this congregation has pledged more money than do 95% of churches. That is, we have already pledged 2.7 times our annual giving — this is really quite outstanding.
We still have much to do. We have administrative work, but work related specifically to raising additional funds is as follows:
- • We will mail letters this week to those who have yet to submit a pledge, and follow up with a friendly reminder phone call.
- • We need to continue to generate and coordinate meaningful fundraising activities, such as the concerts.
- • We need to follow up with organizations & churches who have offered a helping hand or who we think do so.
- • And, we need to follow up with Friends of Zwingli, individuals who were married here, or have moved, etc.
Thank you,
Dan Graham
Capital Campaign Chairperson
Cookies & Soup!! 
updated 1/30/2012