WHAT IS THE BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE?
Bridge to the Future is a 3 Year Financing Campaign
CSRM has the unique opportunity to meet both the current and future financial needs through the Bridge to the Future fundraising campaign. This is a three year campaign where investors contribute to the Bridge each of the next three years. Half of each year's gift goes to that year's budget*, and the other half goes to the long-term Bridge to the Future account that is invested to support future years’ budgets.
Up to $50,000 that is invested is also matched by In His Steps, a Northeast Ohio Christian foundation sponsored by the Billy Graham Association. Beginning in year four, each year up to 10% of the accumulated funds, including all interest earned by the invested funds, will be released into the designated annual budget.
If you’d like to support CSRM’s future as a whole, CSRM’s Legacy Endowment fundraising is running simultaneously with the Bridge to the Future. Funds given to the Legacy Endowment are invested for the future and not split between the current and future years. These funds are also being matched when invested.
Up to $50,000 that is invested is also matched by In His Steps, a Northeast Ohio Christian foundation sponsored by the Billy Graham Association. Beginning in year four, each year up to 10% of the accumulated funds, including all interest earned by the invested funds, will be released into the designated annual budget.
If you’d like to support CSRM’s future as a whole, CSRM’s Legacy Endowment fundraising is running simultaneously with the Bridge to the Future. Funds given to the Legacy Endowment are invested for the future and not split between the current and future years. These funds are also being matched when invested.
What is the Purpose of the Bridge to the Future?
The ultimate purpose of the Bridge is to enable CSRM to equip local congregations throughout the world. To reach all who are far from Jesus and His Church with the Gospel through local church Sports, Recreation & Fitness based outreach ministries.
How is the Bridge Managed?
The Bridge donations are overseen, monitored and distributed by a subcommittee comprised of current and former CSRM board and staff. The second half of the funds are invested by In His Steps - A Christian foundation that is highly regarded, annually audited and was initiated by the Billy Graham Association that invests all funds in biblically-defensible ways.
Who or What Can I Support in the Bridge?
Prayerfully consider and determine THE ACCOUNT, THE AMOUNT, and THE ANNUM
The Account
Each gift can be designated to one or more of the following accounts:
- Domestic
- A domestic CSRM director:
- Executive
- Resource Development
- Office Administrator
- International
- Digital Resources
- Church Relations
- Fundraising
- Academic Partnerships
- A CSRM project:
- Overwhelming Victory Press (OVP)
- Overwhelming Victory Flix (OVF)
- AGON Institute of Sports Outreach
- Scholarships for students
- A domestic CSRM director:
- International Missions
- CSRM’s Legacy Endowment
The Amount
It is hoped financial investments will be of at least $500 per year.
- An investment of $500 per year totals $1,500 over three years.
- An investment of $5,000 per year totals $15,000 over three years.
- An investment of $50,000 per year totals $150,000 over three years.
The Annum (Year)
Should I start this current year or begin in a future year?
How do I Invest?
OnlineClick the button below. Select the desired campaign from the dropdown, and make a note of which person or project, if desired.
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Traditional MailPlease make checks payable to CSRM and send to:
P. O. Box 9110 Canton, OH 44711 Please ensure that you designate your donation in the check memo. |
*10% of donations go toward CSRM to help with overhead and operating costs. CSRM is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is a sacred trust. We promise to honor your generosity by using your gift to equip and mobilize churches for outreach, evangelism and discipleship.
