[Coc] Your 2017-2018 UCM Pledge

[Dan Groberg]

All,

I wanted to update you on the Pledge Drive and invite you to help.

We are currently at $188,477 in pledges, which is 74% of our goal and
$66,023 away from the goal.

There are still about 60 pledgers from last year who have not pledged yet
this year, and this group gave about $75,000 last year. This is on top of
any new members who haven't yet pledged.

I invite any of you who are available to help make phone calls to
individuals who have yet to make their pledge. I am hosting anyone willing
to make calls on Tuesday at 7pm (baked goods promised), or I can send you a
list of calls to make.

Please let me know if you'd like to help.

Thanks,
Dan



On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 8:29 PM Dan Groberg <dan at dangroberg.com> wrote:

> Dear Committee of Chairs Members, UCM Board, and UCM Executive Team,
>
> The 2017-2018 Pledge Drive, "A Beacon of Hope," is rapidly approaching. I
> have a few notes to share with you:
>
> 1) You're encouraged to come to the Pledge Drive Kickoff Dinner on Friday,
> March 17 at 6pm. Join us for dinner, entertainment, and a special program,
> starting at 6pm. Childcare will be provided. The dinner is free, but
> pre-registration is required. RSVP by Sunday, March 12. RSVP online at
> https://goo.gl/forms/wxLBvVdmHTRU1RK92.
>
> 2) We would love to be able to share that we have already made strong
> progress toward our pledge goal at the Kickoff Dinner and on kickoff
> Sunday, March 19. To that end, I ask that you consider making your pledge
> in advance of the official launch of the Pledge Drive. You may make your
> pledge online at http://bit.ly/ucmpledge or I will have pledge cards at
> church next Sunday. This year's pledge drive goal is $254,500, a nearly 15%
> increase over the current year's budgeted pledge total.
>
> The 2017-2018 budget includes strategic investments in religious education
> (increased  hours for Director), administration (increased hours for Office
> Assistant and Sexton), board development, and more. In these troubling
> times, UCM plays an ever more crucial role in providing a supportive
> community and fighting for community justice.
>
> I ask that you reach deep and give as generously as you are able. Mary
> Margaret and I are pleased to be able to increase our pledge by 17% this
> year.
>
> 3) You're invited to help with the Pledge Drive! Your first opportunity to
> help is to assist with our Pledge Drive mailing on Monday, March 20 at 7pm
> at my house (37 Liberty Street in Montpelier). This is an easy way to help,
> and many hands make light work! This will involve folding, stuffing,
> stamping, and sealing the pledge drive mailing.
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions about this year's pledge
> drive.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Dan Groberg
> Stewardship Chair
> dan at dangroberg.com
> 802-488-4303 <(802)%20488-4303>
>
>
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