Join WFM!

Why World Family Missions Should Be Your Sending Organization

• A Christian 501(c)(3) sending organization with a reasonable overhead fee structure.
  

  WFM Missionary, The Bertleson Family.

  WFM charges a fee of 6% + any platform transaction fees for incoming donations, which
  is significantly lower compared to other organizations (which typically charge 10-18% +fees). The fee covers all WFM overhead costs, including administration and transfer
  fees, and will not be increased according to the WFM board.

  

  WFM Missionaries, The Jones Family.

• An efficient donation clearinghouse, with multiple options for incoming donations,
  including PayPal, credit card, cash, and check.
• Assistance in setting up automatic donations and payments for regular donors
• Transparent management of incoming donations, payments, and reports through a
  shared donation log document.
• Regular transfers of donations to the specified bank account, with bi-weekly or monthly
  frequency. International transfers may incur additional fees and delays.
• An end-of-year summary report of donations for the missionary’s personal record.
• Issuance of giving receipts to donors for tax purposes.
• Real-time donation summaries for the missionary & communication with donors.
• Ad hoc services and support as needed, upon request.
• Prayer support team for the missionary and their ministry.
• Access to Bible teachings for the missionary and their family.
• Potential assistance in publishing books for the missionary’s ministry.
• Opportunities to participate in mission trips organized by WFM.
• Promotion of the missionary’s biography and ministry on the WFM website, potentially
  leading to additional partnerships and fundraising opportunities.
• Regular updates and newsletters.

Tell me about the fees

• Unlike many missions organizations, which typically charge between 10-18% + fees, WFM charges a fee of 6% + fees.
• 3% covers our general fees, Web page, Web hosting, annual accountant
  

  WFM Missionary, Sophia Barkdall.

  and legal check-in for the IRS 990 form, postage etc.

• 2% for wages for part-time bookkeeping, check and PayPal processing
  and report generation. We use volunteers a lot but want to occasionally
  gift them a dinner for their efforts
• 1% WFM emergency fund for application where needed most by the
  board
• 100% transparency on WFM general funds spending, we are a lean
  organization and embrace transparency/accountability in our spending:

Missionary Requirements

• A real Christian faith, with an acknowledgment of Jesus Christ as the only savior.
• Agreement with WFM’s statement of faith
• Brief updates about the ministry, as requested by WFM (typically quarterly).
• Willingness to address any disciplinary issues, if they arise.
• Acknowledgment of WFM as the sending organization in all communication to maintain a clear fundraising path.