Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)

#GivingTuesday is here! ECFA members do incredible work in the name of Christ—sometimes in local communities, other times in the darkest corners of the earth. No matter what triumph looks like for an organization, ECFA is an indispensable leader and partner, helping organizations maintain a healthy and trusted reputation to effectively reach the world for Christ. Explore thousands of trusted ministries on GiverConnect™ 💖 https://lnkd.in/eXG6F5RW

In a recent Christianity Today article, ECFA shared key insights from the State of Giving report, revealing a decline in church donations due to inflation pressures. Despite these challenges, churches are findings creative ways to engage their communities and strengthen their missions. Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/eDi2vEEG

Religious liberty activists are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after the state of Wisconsin denied Catholic Charities a tax exemption for ostensibly being insufficiently religious. Read more 🗞️ https://lnkd.in/eWX_ZbHc

Our staff gathered for our annual Gratitude Gathering. Every November, we have the incredible opportunity to come together—worshiping, praying, reflecting on the year with hearts full of thanksgiving, celebrating milestones and accomplishments, and sharing a meaningful meal. It’s a time that fills us with deep appreciation and reminds us of the blessings we’ve experienced together. ❤️

Only one week away from #GivingTuesday! 🚨 Before you donate, research organizations that align with your values and ensure they are trustworthy. Look for the ECFA seal to support ministries committed to financial accountability.

ECFA's highly anticipated 15th annual State of Giving report is now available! 📊 Despite the challenges of record inflation and economic uncertainty, our report highlights encouraging signs that many ministries are investing in the future. We hope these insights inspire even more support for the vital work of Christ-centered ministries and churches. 💰 Download the report for free at https://lnkd.in/dnGH_Gqg #Inflation #Giving #FinancialOutlook #StateofGiving

Hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including ECFA, are urging Members of Congress to permanently restore a charitable deduction for non-itemizing taxpayers. Will you join these organizations before Giving Tuesday? Read more 🗞️ https://lnkd.in/e3Xu_RVy #Congress #CharitableDeduction #Tax #GivingTuesday

Join us in celebrating our newly accredited ECFA members! 🙌 Each of these ministries joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 14.6 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. No matter what triumph looks like for an organization, ECFA is an indispensable partner, helping organizations maintain healthy and trusted reputation to effectively reach the world for Christ. Because together, we triumph. Beta Upsilon Chi Coram Deo Academy FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST IN WETHERSFIELD iReach Global King Of Kings Ministries Third Lens UPPERROOM Water for Good With Ministries Christian Training and Missionary Fellowship Hope Within Ministries New Dawn Communities Stillwater Christian School

As we approach #GivingTuesday and year-end giving, here are some helpful tips on how to properly steward charitable gifts. For more resources, visit ECFA.org/Resources.

We make it easy for donors to put their money where their faith is! GiverConnect™ lets them find and donate to ministries that feed their soul. Search through thousands of ministries across 80 giving categories 🌎 https://lnkd.in/gfn3jTGD #Giving #CharitableGiving #GiverConnect #ECFA