Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Every February, the Stewardship Committee launches the pledge drive to raise committed funds for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1st. At the same time, the Finance Committee is developing a proposed budget for the coming year to provide the financial base for all that AUUF wants to be and do. The budget is pass at the annual meeting of the members in early of May, where adjustments might occur based on pledges made in February and other anticipated income and expenses. 

​Our logo and theme this year, “Stronger Together”, is that by being together, we are stronger as individuals and as a community. Last January, a fellowship-wide survey was conducted, with over 60% of the respondents valuing most the sense of community, friendship, and support that they receive (and give) as part of AUUF. In order to continue to have our building to meet in and staff be a base for the wide variety of activities that provide and build those relationships, we need a steady source of reliable income. That comes from all of us. 

Members and friends in the AUUF community embrace a commitment to volunteering their time and talents, contributing gifts, and pledging their support. Pledges from AUUF members and friends make up around 75% of the fellowship's budget to support daily operations, including basic facility upkeep, utilities, staff, program supplies, technology, and payment on our construction loan. The chart below shows the breakdown of our expenses into the 4 major categories.