How We Budget for Generosity (Not Just Operations)

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How We Budget for Generosity (Not Just Operations)

Transparent look at how North Point allocates budget to generosity before operations with practical examples.

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How We Budget for Generosity (Not Just Operations)

We decided generosity should be a budget line from day one, not only a leftover.

Budget framework

Operations and staffing: 62%
Ministry programs: 18%
Facility and reserves: 10%
Local generosity fund: 10%

Where generosity dollars went last quarter

Food bank partnership support
Rent assistance for three families
School supply drive for two campuses

2 Corinthians 9:7

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7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

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Team challenge

If your team writes budgets this month, decide your generosity percentage before debating everything else.