Momentum and Media
Dear Friends of Invested Faith,
In this month’s update, you’ll see the many ways we are busy telling the stories of our incredible social entrepreneurs. We're also sharing in conversations about what building a fund like Invested Faith could mean—for the Church, for the world…for each one of you.
As we work to build the fund's capacity, I’m having conversation after conversation with churches and individuals who feel passionate about getting their resources to the ground as fast, as effectively, and as efficiently as possible. As we think about faith, innovation, and social enterprise, I am also thinking about philanthropic innovation and some new ideas that will offer institutions and individuals an opportunity to try out a new model of philanthropy. If you're interested in hearing more about these ideas, email me and let's talk.
In the meantime, your support, words of encouragement, follows on social media, and tax deductible gifts to the Invested Faith Fund are making all the difference in real lives and real situations. Thank you for dreaming with me and making space for newness and hope.
With Gratitude,
read the story
Rev. Dr. Amy K Butler, Founder of Invested Faith
Amy Butler tells the story of the founding of Invested Faith in this week's Christian Citizen.
"American religious institutions are in possession of more assets than Microsoft, Google, and Apple combined. Trillions of dollars are held by the churches and institutions that, around 1950, expanded with the purchase of valuable land and the construction of huge buildings to house standing-room-only programming.
These assets are often lost as congregations decline. Those assets are leaving the Church, increasingly lining the pockets of real estate investors and developers. And congregations are faced with an urgent question: how do we faithfully steward significant resources?"
Read the whole story at:
https://christiancitizen.us/invested-faith/
catch up with goose and glitter
July was social media takeover month at Invested Faith as our Invested Faith Fellows shared their stories. Thanks so much to Lizzy Case from Arrayed and to Heather McDuffee and Pryncess Favors from Creations@theEdge for all the fun! Check out their posts and photos below!
Fellow Lizzy Case from Arrayed and her mom, Cynthia MacDonald, shared their experiences at the Wild Goose Festivalin North Carolina on July 16.
Read the story on the blog at shop arrayed takes over.
Fellows Heather McDuffee and Pryncess Favors from Creations @the Edge sparkled peace, love, and glitter all over our social media on July 25.
Catch up on the blog with Creations@theEdge shares the glitter.
enroll in a workshop
You'll want to take advantage of these workshops and this exclusive offer from our good friends and partners at Glean Network:
"As a deeply valued member of Glean Network's partnership network, we want to extend a $50 off discount for all workshops to the Invested Faith family. Please just use code GLEANPARTNERS to apply the discount to your registration at checkout."
sign up for the summit
Invested Faith Founder Amy Butler was asked by spiritual innovator Spencer Burke to speak at his virtual Summit, The “NEXT” Sunday: New Realities and Opportunities for Forward Thinking Faith Communities."
Dr. Butler will be speaking on Friday, August 5th on 'Border or Blessing: Buildings, Assets, and the Future of your Church.
To sign up for the free Summit go to: https://www.spencerburke.com/a/2147514121/jNktntTf.
join our community
Spread the word! July was social media month at Invested Faith. Be sure to follow us on social media so you don't miss out on any of the news and fun! You can find us on Facebook at Invested Faith, on Twitter as @InvestedFaith, on Instagram as invested_faith_ and on LInkedIn as Invested Faith.
Help us tell the Invested Faith story. If your church or organization would like to learn more about Invested Faith, please email us. We’ll be happy to help.
Introduce us! Maybe you know someone who fits our criteria for an Invested Faith Fellow: rooted in faith, working for justice and addressing systemic problems in their community while building a sustainable financial model? At Invested Faith, we don't do typical grant applications. Read more about our criteria and how to apply here.
Match a grant. If your organization would like to partner with us to support an Invested Faith Fellow and build the work of Invested Faith, please reach out. We would love to talk!
Give a generous donation to continue to build the work of Invested Faith: Create a legacy and send your witness forward in perpetuity. Give a generous tax-deductible gift to Invested Faith here.
