“How much should I consider giving?”

This is the question most often asked in a capital campaign. It would be impossible to suggest an “average gift” that would be equitable for all. In estimating the type of giving necessary to meet the needs of the campaign, it is clear that there must be many sacrificial pledges.

Success can also be predicted when the results resemble the pledges outlined on the table below…

Size of Gift	# Pledges Needed	Providing
$100,000	1	$100,000
$50,000	2	$100,000
$25,000	4	$100,000
$15,000	8	$120,000
$10,000	16	$160,000
$7,500	20	$150,000
$5,000	40	$200,000
Below $5,000	100	$75,000

Five-Year Pledge Payment Plans

TOTAL GIFT	ANNUAL	SEMI- ANNUAL	MONTHLY	WEEKLY
$ 50,000	$10,000	$5,000	$833.34	$192.31
$ 25,000	$5,000	$2,500	$416.67	$96.16
$ 15,000	$3,000	$1,500	$250	$57.70
$ 10,000	$2,000	$1000	$166.67	$38.47
$ 7,500	$1,500	$750	$125	$28.85
$ 5,000	$1,000	$500	$83.34	$19.23

For the purpose of writing checks or making any other gifts to the campaign, please make checks payable to : Hope’s Hands. Donors are encouraged to make an initial payment at the time the initial pledge is made. Regular scheduled payments (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual) will begin in 2009 based on the donor’s preference.