Spring 2026: ECF Grants up to $57,000 in Matching Funds
Announcing up to $57,000 to spring 2026 grant recipients: Church of the Resurrection, New American Pathways, Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Forming Lasting Community Partnerships
Find out how lasting community partnerships thrive through the successful collaboration of Episcopal churches and local organizations.
Navigating the ECF Grant Application Process: Resources and Pastoral Support for Grantseekers
Unlock the potential of your ministry with ECF’s pastoral support for grantseekers and discover helpful resources and coaching.
How to Use Spiritual Reflection to Prevent Volunteer Burnout in Outreach Ministry
Understand the importance of spiritual reflection in preventing volunteer burnout and enhancing the impact of community service.
For a Successful Grant Project, Talk to Our ED First. Here’s Why.
We’re not just funders, we’re partners. The initial conversation is a key component of our process and provides grant application advice.
Navigating the Diocese Review Process for Grants Involving Construction
An in-depth look at the approval process for grants involving church construction projects with Rev. Canon Lang Lowrey.
Fall 2025: ECF Grants Nearly $75,000
ECF announces $74,720 to fall 2025 grant recipients: Bloom Our Youth, St. Nicholas’, and St. Paul’s + Emmaus House.
Multiplying Grant Impact: Human Trafficking Curriculum Reaches Across the Church
ECF’s grant funds multiply the impact for the Diocese of Atlanta’s human trafficking curriculum, expanding reach across The Episcopal Church.
SWOT Analysis: How to Assess the Viability of Your Outreach Idea
Discover how to conduct an effective SWOT analysis in a collaborative setting to assess strengths and opportunities.
Crafting Mission and Vision Statements for Outreach Success
Whether you’ve got a new idea for an outreach effort or are a part of an established organization or effort, crafting a strong mission and vision statement is important for success. Having a succinct conversation…
Researching Existing Services for Outreach in Your Local Area
In our recent article about how to effectively implement ideas for outreach ministry, we mentioned that researching existing services is arguably the most important step, particularly when capacity and resources are limited. For those who…
From Idea to Implementation: Do You Really Need to Start a Nonprofit?
It can be frustrating to have a great idea for outreach ministry but not know how to move from idea to implementation at your church. You know that to have success with addressing a need,…