Fraud is on the rise. Earlier this year, MMFA had five checks stolen from the blue postal service box outside our office. The MMFA Investigative Team (Laura, Libby, Hanna, and Valerie) determined the actual chain of events. Criminals steal, make copies of the mailbox keys, and then steal any mail that looks like…
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients of the Bishop W. Herbert Spaugh Scholarship for children of pastors. This year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. We are proud to support these outstanding individuals as they continue their educational journeys and strive to impact the world positively. The Bishop…
Technology changes are coming to MMFA. In late October we are converting to a new system called CommunitySuite by the technology firm Foundant. For years we have needed one system that fully integrates the ministry work of MMFA and now we have that solution. This new system will integrate our accounting with the Giving Portal. …
In 2022 MMFA launched a new investment pool for the Moravian Common Fund. This is our second in the ESG category. ESG allocations invest in companies that: have a low carbon footprint follow best practices in hiring and treat employees fairly are socially aware and responsible corporate citizens have a track record of good management…
We know that each church’s financial situation may differ from other Moravian communities of faith. We work hard to ensure our solutions are tailored to meet your needs and manage your resources. We share the goals of promoting responsible financial management and ensuring our resources are used effectively to support your mission and serve the…
September and Labor Day Weekend mark the end of summer both officially and unofficially, regardless of what the weather says. Hopefully as we see nature change before our eyes it can be a reminder to all of us to give thanks for our joys and blessings. We serve an amazing God who give us more…
The Hope Center in Albion, Illinois has a broad mission to serve the needs of their community and the surrounding towns. One of those towns is West Salem, where our Illinois Moravians worship. I had an opportunity to visit the center last month and speak with Steve Smith, the Director. Started as a pregnancy support…
While in New York recently for some fun and some foundation business, I had the opportunity to stop by Moravian Open Door (MOD). Susan Attzs-Mendoza, MOD’s Executive Director, invited me to join the residents for breakfast. Early this year, Moravian Ministries Foundation in America made a grant of $50,000 from our Hunger & Thirst Field…
We are grateful for the many people who contributed to a remarkable first ever Moravian Day of Giving on February 16. Moravian agencies and churches received over 200 gifts on that day — 70 of which came from first-time users of MMFA’s Giving Portal. This exceeded our previous record for the most gifts processed on…
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America (MMFA) launched a new Donor Advised Fund (DAF). The Board of MMFA hopes this new fund encourages giving in new and exciting ways. We also hope this opens up philanthropy to new donors who may desire more choice in their charitable contributions. The…