Core Stewardship Principles
Your investment matters here.
Gowns and Gardens House of Charities commits to wise and carefully stewarding of each gift given to the organization. You can be assured that your investment will be used as intended—to help fulfill the mission of helping youth and women thrive, a mission in which we are partners.
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Committing to Faith & Planing
We believe that faith, and planning work hand in hand
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Wisdom
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We prepare ourselves with as much information as possible before going "all-in" on an investment of your resources.
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Spending
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Our staff and board of directors wisely create a budget to serve as a guide, while maintaining flexibility to move and assist in unexpected, mission-driven ways.
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Reserves
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Cash reserves are an important part of our overall financial philosophy. Under our board's guidance, we set aside adequate funds to weather challenging times.
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Fundraising Philosophy
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We believe in diversified fundraising campaigns in order to create stability in carrying out our mission.
Your Gifts in Action
Here are a few ways we’ll put your gifts to work.
Exposure
We emphasize the importance of exposure through our enrichment programs, offering destination outings and engagements. This approach brings about new insights and perspectives that produce lasting change.
Teaching
Education is key. Learning is growing; helping those we serve to learn new skills and perspective is key to their success.
Events
We create events that produce lasting memories and impact, while strengthening mindsets and life skills.
How We Use Technology To
Improve Our Services
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We believe in being effective and efficient. At our nonprofit, we use technology to enhance both our services and administrative processes, making our work more efficient and impactful. With cloud-based software, we can easily manage donor databases, track fundraising efforts, and automate communication with our supporters. We use AI to support a variety of administrative task while being sure to protect privacy and data. Digital platforms and social media help us reach a wider audience, raise awareness, and engage with our community in real time. We also rely on project management tools to streamline workflows and improve collaboration among our staff and volunteers. Data analytics allow us to measure the effectiveness of our programs, ensuring we allocate resources where they are needed most. By leveraging online donation platforms and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, we optimize our fundraising strategies while reducing administrative burdens, allowing us to stay focused on our mission.