Thursday, February 23, 2012

ECFA Approved!

Great news!  Providence is now an ECFA member - ECFA (Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability) is the preeminent seal of approval for financial accountability in Christian non-profit work.  Here is the press release announcing this big step in the life of our ministry:

Providence World Ministries Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization


NASHVILLE, TN – The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) announced today the accreditation of Providence World Ministries of Nashville, TN.


ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible StewardshipTM, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.


Providence World Ministries joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 20 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.


“We are pleased to include in our membership a ministry committed to inspire and equip others to love orphans, widows, and at-risk communities as God loves them,” said Dan Busby, president of ECFA.


Founded in 2001, Providence World Ministries (www.providenceworldministries.org) ministers to and advocates for orphaned children and widows. They seek to establish innovative, culturally appropriate communities of care for orphans and widows, while advocating for them among governments, society and the church.


To learn more about Providence World Ministries and their stewardship opportunities, visit ServantMatch®, ECFA’s program that matches God’s servants with the stewardship options of ECFA members based on ministry sectors and categories. It is ECFA’s newest online feature that allows you to quickly and easily find giving opportunities.


ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance. For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800- 323-9473.

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