You have the power to make a difference. Whether you’re passionate about financially supporting impactful ministry or actively engaging in ministry work yourself, Friends of the Great Commission is here to partner with you. Together, we can advance the Christian faith, promote education, and bring relief to those in need. Your involvement is crucial in fulfilling the Great Commission—let’s work together to change lives and make a lasting impact.
For Ministry Partners
We take care of the admin work, so you can focus on your ministry. Here’s how we help:
Donation Processing and Tax Receipting: We handle your donations smoothly and keep records for you. Our Donations Team provides answers to your donors' questions and annual tax receipts.
Bookkeeping and Accounting: Let our experts relieve the burden associated with ministry financials.
Salary Processing: We make sure your team gets paid on time, every time.
For Donors
We know your gifts matter, and we handle them with care and integrity. Here’s what you can expect:
Direct Access to Our Donations Team: Reach us easily via phone, email, or web chat for personalized support.
Official Tax Receipts: Receive tax-deductible receipts for all your qualified gifts.
Trusted Ministry Partners: We work with credible and effective ministries you can trust.
Financial Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of accountability, so you can give with confidence.
Canadian and international ministries can expand their impact by building a U.S. donor base through Friends of the Great Commission.
Raise Funds in the U.S. Without the Hassle:
When you partner with us, you can legally solicit funds in the U.S. without the stress of navigating IRS regulations or reporting requirements—we handle that for you. Our team stays updated on regulatory changes, providing guidance and support to keep your ministry compliant.
What We Offer:
Charity Expertise: Our proven processes provide the essential administrative and accounting support your ministry needs to operate transparently.
Donor Services: We manage donor relations, from tax receipts to compliance, so you can focus on your mission.
Donor Database: We provide you with a donor database that allows you to have full transparent access to your donor's information in almost real time. You will be able to see your account balance as well.
Funds Transfer Experts: We use the top software and partnerships to make sure you receive your funds at the best international currency rates and no cost to you for transferring funds to your ministry.
Trusted Support: With our foundation of integrity and accountability, you can grow your U.S. donor base confidently.
Our efficient processes ensure your charity operates with transparency and accountability, backed by our expertise in U.S. charity administration.
U.S. charities aiming to engage Canadian donors face several challenges. The need for a physical presence in Canada, the complexities of obtaining Canadian charitable status to provide official tax-receipting, and the ongoing challenges of meeting government compliance requirements make operating in Canada difficult.
Challenges:
Physical Presence: Canadian law requires charities to have a physical office staffed by Canadians.
Cost and Time: Obtaining charitable status can be expensive and time-consuming, often requiring legal counsel and taking up to two years.
Our Solution:
Simplified Fundraising: When you join us in Canada (The Great Commission Foundation), you can grow your Canadian donor base effortlessly. We take care of the complex Canadian regulations, so you don't have to. We handle regulatory changes and ensure your fund expenditure is compliant with Canadian laws.
Donor Services: Benefit from our knowledgeable donor services team, including tax receipting, and a donor database.
Efficient Administration: Enjoy our streamlined processes, ensuring your Canadian operations are transparent and compliant.
Partner with us to simplify your Canadian operations and focus on making a difference.
Partnering with Friends of the Great Commission equips missionaries and ministry leaders with the administrative support and resources needed to focus on their calling. We handle the details so you can concentrate on fulfilling the Great Commission.
Why Partner With Us?
Cross-Cultural Expertise: Leverage our extensive experience supporting cross-cultural ministry work worldwide.
Personalized Support: Receive tailored solutions and dedicated care that meet the unique needs of your ministry.
Focus on Your Mission: Let us relieve the burden of the administrative and accounting tasks, freeing you to focus on what matters most—your ministry work.
Community and Collaboration: Connect with other ministry workers, fostering valuable networking, collaboration, and a sense of shared mission.
Partner with us to simplify the complexities of U.S. fundraising and keep your ministry thriving.
Churches often have opportunities to make a global impact, but navigating the challenges of international projects can be complex. That’s where we come in—our expertise helps churches make these projects a reality with less effort, risk, and administrative burden.
The Challenges:
Complex Compliance: Navigating national and international regulations can be daunting and time-consuming.
Administrative Burden: Managing donations and ensuring compliance adds extra work and risk for church staff.
Financial Burden - International wires from a domestic bank can be expensive. We are experts in International wires and can save the church and ministry a lot of expense.
Our Solution:
Expert Support: We handle the donations, accounting, and international compliance requirements, ensuring everything stays above board.
Expanded Impact: Churches can partner on projects that fall outside their charitable mandates while staying within ours.
Less Risk, More Impact: Focus on ministry without the headaches of added administration and compliance worries.
Let us take care of the details so your church can focus on what it does best—spreading the gospel and making a difference.
We provide an interactive and simple way to search for ministry partners, making it easy for you to find the type of ministry work you want to support.
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We make it easy for financial planners to help clients invest in ministries that make a real difference. Our services include:
Matching Ministries: Help clients find the right ministry partners for their goals.
Giving to International Ministries: We can serve your clients with opportunities to give to international ministries that are not registered in the U.S.
Quick Fund Transfers: Ensure that donations get to the right place quickly.
We’re excited to work with foundations and charities looking to support meaningful national and international ministry projects. Partner with us to make a global impact.
Do you have questions or want more information about Friends of the Great Commission or our partners?
Contact us - we’d love to help!
Since 2014, Friends of the Great Commission has enabled ministry partners to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission.
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