Touch Tomorrow Today Endowment
Nurturing the Future for Missions
A Partnership Between a State and National WMU

The WMU Foundation exists to further the cause of Christian missions and ensure the financial future of WMU.


Touching Lives . . .
For more than 100 years, dedicated Christian women have been touching lives and nurturing missions work through Woman's Missionary Union. What began as the modest efforts of a small group of women back in 1888 has since grown to become the largest Protestant organization for women in the world, with almost one million members.

From the beginning, WMU's main purpose has been to educate and involve women, girls, and preschoolers in the cause of Christian missions. It accomplishes this purpose through supporting organizations such as Women on Mission, Acteens, Girls in Action, and Mission Friends; through magazines, books, and other materials which tell about the work of missionaries; and by encouraging spiritual growth and missions involvement.


Touch Tomorrow Today Endowment Campaign is a partnership entered into by a state WMU with national WMU and the WMU Foundation. The purpose and vision of the Touch Tomorrow Today Endowment Campaign is to provide individuals, churches, and associations with the opportunity to support both their state WMU and national WMU at the same time, while building long-term financial stability for both.
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How Touch Tomorrow Today Works:
Individuals, churches, associations and other related WMU organizations can make outright gifts to the Touch Tomorrow Today Endowment through a state WMU or directly to the WMU Foundation.

The WMU Foundation established a State/National WMU Endowment to receive donations. Individuals can also utilize planned giving options to make a gift through their estates.

Once the endowment is established and has reached a minimum level of $10,000, 5 percent of the corpus value is distributed annually to the support of ongoing missions. 2.5 percent is provided to the state WMU to meet that state's specific needs; 2 percent passes to the national WMU Vision Fund and .5 percent helps to underwrite the operating costs of the WMU Foundation. It's that simple.
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Touch Tomorrow Today Works for Everyone
Each state must reach a minimum of $10,000 before distributions can be made. Some states have already reached the $10,000 mark. When a state reaches their minimum, it means a small distribution that will add a few dollars to their budget.

When a state reaches $10,000
The state WMU receives $250 annually
WMU Vision Fund receives $200
The WMU Foundation receives $50

When a state reaches $100,000
The state WMU receives $2,500 annually
The WMU Vision Fund receives $2,000
The WMU Foundation receives $500

Watch what happens when it really grows!

When a state reaches $500,000
The state WMU receives $12,500 annually
The WMU Vision Fund receives $10,000
The WMU Foundation receives $2,500

When a state reaches $1 million
The state WMU receives $25,000 annually
The WMU Vision Fund receives $20,000
The WMU Foundation receives $5,000

When a state reaches $2 million
The state WMU receives $50,000 annually
The WMU Vision Fund receives $40,000
The WMU Foundation receives $10,000
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Why the Foundation's Work Is So Important
The Woman's Missionary Union Foundation supports the cause of Christ by assisting Woman's Missionary Union as well as individuals who faithfully support WMU. The Foundation's purpose is to facilitate the making of donations for the advancement of WMU missions projects and programs.

The Foundation welcomes gifts of all sizes so that the joy of ultimate stewardship may be shared by all, whether their means are modest or substantial.

The Foundation was established as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit Corporation. The Foundation is governed by a self-perpetuating board of Trustees, as well as WMU's executive director-treasurer and national president who serve as ex officio trustees. Daily administration of the trust, investment, and development efforts of the Foundation is carried on by a full-time staff.

Click here for more information on ways to promote your State/National WMU endowment.

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Ways to Promote Your State/WMU Endowment

At the National Level

• Promotional and educational / training conferences are held each year during TEL (Training Effective Leaders) and the WMU Annual Meeting.
• A newsletter, LEGACY, appears in Missions Mosaic several times a year.
• WMUF works cooperatively to create and distribute brochures and other information.
• The WMUF promotes the State/National Endowments through articles, newsletters, presentations and printed materials; and corresponds with donors to these funds.
• WMUF staff visits states, associational and church meetings to promote the funds.
• State offices, state presidents and state funds consultants are furnished with posters, videos, stories, and other promotional materials on an ongoing basis.
• Every donation, regardless of size is acknowledged. If the contribution is in memory of someone, the family is notified. If the gift is in someone's honor, the person being honored is notified.
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At the State Level

• Each state president is asked to identify one or more WMU Funds Consultants to work with the WMUF staff.
• Include information about the State / National WMU Endowment (Touch Tomorrow Today) at each meeting sponsored by the state WMU.
• Distribute copies of WMUF brochures and newsletters in meetings, at registration tables, mail outs, and WMU displays.
• Invite a grant recipient to speak at annual meetings or associational officer training.
• Invite someone who has contributed to Touch Tomorrow Today to speak at meetings telling why/how she became interested in the fund and why she chose to give.
• Invite your State Funds Consultant to speak at meetings.
• Include a Touch Tomorrow Today conference at state associational training events or show the WMUF videos at general sessions.
• Use existing promotional material or create a State/National Endowment (Touch Tomorrow Today) display or poster to be used at WMU or other state Baptist meetings.
• Prepare an interest center in the state WMU office as a way of attracting the attention of people who stop by.
• Notify your State Funds Consultants or WMUF staff if you know of potential donors who may be interested in making a contribution to the Touch Tomorrow Today Fund.
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At Associational and Church Levels

• Distribute copies of Touch Tomorrow Today information sheets and envelopes in meetings, at registration tables, mail outs, and WMU displays.
• Encourage your church to put the Touch Tomorrow Today Fund in its monthly or annual budget.
• Invite someone who has contributed to Touch Tomorrow Today to speak at meetings telling why /how she became interested in the fund.
• Invite one of your State Funds Consultants to speak at meetings.
• Order additional brochures from the WMUF office to share at WMU meetings or show the video that can be borrowed from your state WMU office.
• Notify your State Funds Consultants or WMUF staff if you know of individuals who may be interested in making a contribution to their State/National WMU Endowment.
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