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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Mission

People thriving and living out their God-given potential.

Following Christ’s example to love and serve others,
We Raise elevates philanthropy to inspire and
transform communities.

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Generosity  Multiplied

We employ a unique approach to nonprofit investing by coupling program funding with a variety of robust value-added services that empower our grantees to grow their solutions to tackle social problems on the scale at which they exist. As a result of these value-add services, every $1 that donors invest through We Raise multiplies into more than double the benefit to the organizations we support. This multiplying component of our work makes the impact of a We Raise grant even greater – and makes your gifts to us go even further in service to others.

Together, we do so much more than simply give money away; we invest. The human need and suffering in our communities demand strategic, sustainable, collaborative solutions that bring hope and lasting, positive, change.

Whether it’s talent, time, or treasure, at We Raise investments go further.
Generosity is multiplied.

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Our Vision

People thriving and living out their God-given potential.

Our Mission

Following Christ’s example to love and serve others, We Raise elevates philanthropy to inspire and transform communities.

donor-statement

Generosity Multiplied

We employ a unique approach to nonprofit investing by coupling program funding with a variety of robust value-added services that empower our grantees to grow their solutions to tackle social problems on the scale at which they exist. As a result of these value-add services, every $1 that donors invest through We Raise multiplies into more than double the benefit to the organizations we support. This multiplying component of our work makes the impact of a We Raise grant even greater – and makes your gifts to us go even further in service to others.

Together, we do so much more than simply give money away; we invest. The human need and suffering in our communities demand strategic, sustainable, collaborative solutions that bring hope and lasting, positive, change.

Whether it’s talent, time, or treasure, at We Raise investments go further.
Generosity is multiplied.

Read Donor Stories

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Theological Grounding
Statement

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Freedom is grace in action.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1a

For more than 100 years, we have heeded the call to love thy neighbor as a deep response and manifestation of God’s love and grace for us shown in Jesus Christ. As we have been released from our bondage to sin, we work in Christ’s name to loosen the bonds of systemic social sin that prevent people from hearing and responding to God’s call to new life.

We support, encourage, and collaborate with ministries that advance freedom in Christ and hope for the future. In a specific way, we are committed to support organizations that offer solutions within the areas of education, workforce development, and criminal justice.

Theological Grounding
Statement

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Freedom is grace in action.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1a

For more than 100 years, we have heeded the call to love thy neighbor as a deep response and manifestation of God’s love and grace for us shown in Jesus Christ. As we have been released from our bondage to sin, we work in Christ’s name to loosen the bonds of systemic social sin that prevent people from hearing and responding to God’s call to new life.

We support, encourage, and collaborate with ministries that advance freedom in Christ and hope for the future. In a specific way, we are committed to support organizations that offer solutions within the areas of education, workforce development, and criminal justice.

 Our Values

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 Christ-Centered

We believe we are called by Christ to serve others.

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 Relational

We believe we must be in close relationship to the communities we serve and those who support us.

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 Excellence

We believe in a standard of excellence at building fundraising capacity and partnerships.

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 Bold

We believe in taking risks and imagining new futures.

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 Diversity

We believe we are a stronger organization when we engage a diverse network of individuals and communities.

 Community

Walking with donors and grantees who value relationships and seek positive change in
their communities.

 Catalyst

Connecting donors to giving opportunities and leveraging their generosity, multiplying
the impact on recipient organizations.

 Courage

Utilizing informed and thoughtful risk-taking, boldly investing in new and emerging
programs with growth potential.

 Diversity

Recognizing the unique nature of lived experiences, intentionally engaging the voices of
many and valuing the power of varied opinions and perspectives.

 

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Academic achievement
leads to lifelong success.

We believe equity in a quality educational experience provides the greatest opportunity to achieve stability and success. We seek to support Christian schools, before and after school care, and tutoring programs for children in kindergarten through twelfth grade who come from low-income households.

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Focusing on people brings
stability to our communities.

We believe a robust, qualified workforce is central to building healthy individuals, families, and communities. We seek to support programs serving low-income women and men who desire the education, skills, and training required to acquire living wage employment to support themselves and their families.

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Supporting programs that
offer a brighter future.

We believe effective justice requires consequences for those who break the law, but often this results in a lifelong impact, ensuring the same behaviors. We support programs that interrupt this cycle and give hope for a brighter future.

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education_mission-page-2019

Academic achievement
leads to lifelong success.

We believe equity in a quality educational experience provides the greatest opportunity to achieve stability and success. We seek to support Christian schools, before and after school care, and tutoring programs for children in kindergarten through twelfth grade who come from low-income households.

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Focusing on people brings
stability to our communities.

We believe a robust, qualified workforce is central to building healthy individuals, families, and communities. We seek to support programs serving low-income women and men who desire the education, skills, and training required to acquire living wage employment to support themselves and their families.

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Supporting programs that
offer a brighter future.

We believe effective justice requires consequences for those who break the law, but often this results in a lifelong impact, ensuring the same behaviors. We support programs that interrupt this cycle and give hope for a brighter future.

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