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about csf integrity
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Statement of Financial Integrity Christian Student Fellowship of Nebraska, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious corporation with the Internal Revenue Service. CSF is neither endowed, sponsored, nor funded by any governmental agency or church denomination. We are entirely dependent upon the charitable contributions of the people and organizations who believe in our mission and purpose. Currently over fifty area churches and over 600 families and individuals stand with us financially as we attempt to reach the 65,000+ college students in Nebraska and university students throughout the world. All contributions are tax-deductible as far as the law allows and every donation is receipted in a timely fashion. We make every effort to equip our professional staff with the training and resources needed to accurately record and protect all ministry transactions. Our priority is to affirm God's grace in all that we do, acknowledging His favor in this time of growth. The blessing of widespread support comes with a continuing challenge to honor our friends by thanking God for them. As each gift is acknowledged, we make it a priority to pray a prayer of thanks for that donor and thank God for answering our prayers for His provision. We are committed to honor the Lord's trust by using His resources wisely and for His purposes. Therefore, CSF is committed to wise planning and careful spending. Budgetary decisions are made by the Board of Directors in such a way that reflects our primary objectives and mission statement. We believe that the way an organization handles itself in the financial arena is a reflection of its integrity in every arena. We have, therefore, established strict limitations on the way our resources are used. The policies that guide us within the financial aspects of our ministry follow: We recognize this ministry began as a result of God's leading, continues as a work of faith in Hi, and is dependent upon Him for future ministry. In essence, where God guides .... God provides. (Psalm 111:5) We consider the contributions we receive from friends and partners to be ultimately from the Hand of God. Loving people sacrifice to make their gifts possible. Our obligation, therefore, is to spend that money conservatively and wisely in continuing the ministry. We have no equipment or ministries that are not absolutely essential. Every penny is stretched as far as possible to fulfill God's mission for us. (Proverbs 30:8) We will receipt all donations in a timely fashion. Non-cash gifts will be receipted according to the gift's market value in order to provide information to our contributors for tax purposes. (Colossians 2:6) Donations made to CSF which are designated for a specific area of ministry (such as a new campus ministry effort, interns, short-term missions participants) will be set aside from the General Fund into an account for designated gifts. These designated gifts will be disbursed according to the donor's wishes. (Psalm 18:25) We will not operate the ministry at a deficit. Although from time to time it may become necessary to borrow funds for large capital expenditures, such as for a anew building, we will seek to repay the loans as soon as possible. Debt is bondage and we choose not to operate our day to day ministry with continual cash shortfalls. (Romans 13:8) We will not ask people to support CSF until their responsibilities to the local church have been met. The church is where the lord asks us to bring our first fruits. (Malachi 3:10) One of the ways we can discern the Lord's will regarding the continuation of our work is through the support He sends (or doesn't send) from His people. Therefore, during lean times we will make our needs know to God and to our friends - but we will not beg or plead for contributions. We will never resort to what we consider to be disrespectful and dishonorable methods of fundraising, even when the needs are serious. (Philippians 4:14-19) When we make a purchase, we will pay the invoice within thirty days, if possible. We do not intend to finance the campus ministry through the use of vendor funds. Financial integrity means not only repaying our debts, but making sure we pay them on time. We will not intentionally raise more financial support than we need. (Exodus 36:5-7) We will never sell or give our mailing list (or electronic email addresses) to those wishing to use the names and addresses of our supporters. We will maintain the tightest security on our list of friends and supporters. (1 Corinthians 4:1-2) Our team of dedicated ministry staff is paid competitive wages at or above the average for their position and the area of the country in which we work. We will not intentionally underpay staff to reduce expenses. (Romans 4:4) We are ethically and legally obligated to maintain transparent financial records, and any donor may request at any time, with legitimate reason, a review of financial transactions. (Matthew 6:24) To summarize, we will try to remember always that the Lord - Jehovah Jireh - is our Provider. He ordained and blessed this campus ministry and our desire is to honor Him. A copy of our financial summary may be requested by writing to: Christian Student Fellowship PO Box 2424 Kearney, NE 68848-2424
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