Major Gifts is responsible for helping the church perform significant outreach projects in the community and world.  We have an annual allocation of $30,000 - $100,000 which we distribute in large grants, preferably of $5000 or more.  We work together with the other focus groups in the church to collect applications from agencies and projects seeking financial support.

The group uses a decision criteria and screening process to help us prioritize among the many applications.  Projects we fund should:

•    Create sustainable change
•    Come from an organization that has a clear vision with specific goals
•    Be a project that will not happen without St. Luke
•    Have potential for congregational involvement
•    Meet an immediate need
•    Be a project that has demonstrable results
•    Be cost-effective in use of resources
•    Have a clear plan to measure success
•    Be from an organization that has a history with St. Luke
•    These criteria are not the only basis for selection, but they are the main considerations in our prioritization.  

The Major Gifts Focus Group welcomes new members who have expertise or a passion for looking at outside projects for potential funding. 

Next Meeting: We meet seasonally, usually in spring for 3-4 meetings, to collect, review, and allocate funds for the year.    

Contact Person: Chuck Heuser

 2010 Grant Application