The Uncommen Truth About Non-Profits
The cold, hard truth about this non-profit is that we are 100% donor-supported by the financial partnership of men just like you. We wish we were independently wealthy so we wouldn’t have to ask, but that’s not the case. So it’s up to us to be good stewards with the ministry in what we offer and what we ask for in support. We could just put out a tip jar (so to speak) and ask for donations, but we want to offer something for your financial partnership in return. That’s why we developed these programs and products:
• eBooks
• Articles
A ton of work goes into the ongoing development of these resources, and we try to create items that we would be willing to purchase. If you are thinking of the membership as just a thing to “buy,” you are thinking of it all wrong. Don’t think of it as you are buying something, but rather partnering or, if you prefer…supporting this ministry. 100% of every dollar that comes in goes back into the ministry for development and growth.
An Uncommen Team
There are a few of us (not nearly enough) that pray this ministry uphill every day. Not only are we serving this ministry, but we contribute financially as well, and that goes for the board of directors as well. Here are just a few things the team has done on its own to support Uncommen over the years.
• Main donor – funds 65% of Uncommen. It used to be 100% and we’ve managed to reduce the burden over the years and look to do that and more in years to come. But we need your help!
• Board members – Lead Bible Studies, attend meetings, give financally and set aside a certain number of hours each month to work on the growth of Uncommen but put in at least twice that.
• Content Creators – We have a handful of professionals who volunteer their time and talents to develop the content you see.
• Donors – we have a few faithful people who give every month, and usually, a few people who donate during the year. We need more!
How much does it take to run Uncommen each year?
Great Question! We felt the pandemic and still feel the recession here at the end of 2024, but we have committed to developing content to encourage and challenge men. We cut corners until all we have is a circle. From a budget standpoint, it takes about $30,000 per year to run Uncommen due to the overhead and development costs. To run this ministry properly it takes $75,000 per year, but we have adjusted.
For the last 12 years, we have given away a lot of content and resources, but for Uncommen to be here for men, we have to raise money. We know it’s unpopular to ask for money in a culture where everything seems to be free, but someone is paying for all we take. Even the Free gift of Salvation was paid for by the blood of Jesus.
What happens if we don’t meet our budget? Uncommen goes away.
Your Uncommen Opportunity
As you can see, it takes a team of people to pull this ministry together, and we’d like you to be part of that team. We need donations and/or members that we can depend on and plan for future growth. The significant part is that while we love substantial contributions, the backbone of most budgets are monthly donors. Will you consider the following?
• 500 people to give a $25 one-time gift
• 25 people to commit to $25 a month
• 100 people purchase a yearly membership
• 100 people purchase a monthly membership
Thank you