"And what you do will last.It’ll last eternally because it will change
lives and they are eternal. It’ll also last for many years on earth because we
know that your skills will do that which is excellent.Come, be a part!"
- Loren Cunningham, Co-Founder, Youth With A Mission
Make sure your charity's standards and guidelines assure you of a "bill of rights" as a donor.
You have the right to:
Know how the funds of an organization are being spent.
Know what the programs you support are accomplishing.
Know that the organization is in compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws.
Restrict or designate your gifts to a particular project.
A response to your inquiries about finances and programs.
Visit offices and program sites of an organization to talk personally with the staff.
Not be high-pressured into giving to any organization.
Know that the organization is well-managed.
Know that there is a responsible governing board and who those board members are.
Know that all appeals for funds are truthful and accurate.
MBI is a member of the Christian Stewardship Association. Though MBI is not presently a member of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability), Mission Builders International is committed to follow the ECFA's model of financial integrity and accountability. If you have a question about how MBI uses its funds, please contact us at