MCGF is expanding our reach . . . merger & collaborations!

We have some exciting news to share with you! After several months of exploration and deliberation, it has become clear that the Madison Christian Giving Fund (“MCGF”) needs to expand our reach and grow its connections. 2025 will be a year of change with God’s timing falling into place on several levels. A merger, a more dynamic grant process, and more robust collaborations are examples of what is to come.

Fulfilling our mission involves 4 main pillars:

1. Our grant process is being streamlined and enhanced with added accountability. Donors can become Members who have input in the grant process. Each quarter:

2. Grant applications will be vetted and reviewed by our UMCG Board of Directors.

3. Members will review and vote on six grant applicants who will present at the quarterly meeting.

4. Members will have the opportunity to listen to presentations by the six finalists and vote for the top 3. Winners will receive checks at the quarterly meeting.

BROADENING OUR REACH:

We are excited to announce a merger between the Madison Christian Giving Fund and United Madison; bringing two similar missions into ONE Christian organization that can reach into our broader community for God’s purpose. The merger will enable us to cast a wider net, further bolstering collaboration, as well as increasing awareness and support of needs in our community. We will establish a new Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and a new website will be launched in January, 2025. The new entity is called United Madison Christian Givers, Inc. (UMCG).

In addition to the merger, the new entity will collaborate with Families Connect WI to further support those served by our Grant recipients. The mission of Families Connect WI is: “We connect non-profits, social services, schools, churches, businesses, & individuals, to meet the needs of local at-risk families”.

LEARN, ENGAGE AND VOTE:

The Grant process has been streamlined with added accountability to enhance our overall process. Donors can become Members who have input in the grant process. Each quarter:

1. Grant applications will be vetted and reviewed by our UMCG Board of Directors.

2. Members will review and vote on six grant applicants who will present at the quarterly meeting.

3. Members will have the opportunity to listen to presentations by the six finalists and vote for the top 3. Winners will receive checks by the end of the quarterly meeting.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

You have two options to support financially:

• MEMBERSHIP: Learn while you serve! Make a financial commitment per quarter, listen to the inspirational work of the Christian non-profits and vote which applicants will receive grants. CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER

• DONATION ONLY: You can be involved by simply making a DONATION.

JOIN US AND LEARN ALL ABOUT IT:

You are invited to join our launch gathering and first meeting!

JANUARY 28, 9-11AM AT INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

635 Science Drive, Madison WI 53711. Coffee & Pastries will be served.

REGISTER THROUGH MADISONGIVING.ORG/EVENTS

*Please consider making your commitment when you register after you click submit

We look forward to partnering with you to expand God’s Kingdom in the Madison area!

Blessings,

MCGF - United Madison Christian Givers Leadership Team: Josh Kaurich, Diane Hanson, Tom Johnson, Barb & Tom Hoffner, Edi & Dave Sheard, Jeff & Susan Decker & Gordon Govier