Pledging to CSE

The Center offers programs and services on a voluntary contribution basis to all those who seek our support. We are each each asked to journey within, examine our own sense of what is right, and then affirm that truth through our committment by way of making a pledge.

As you read this message and look at this Web site, we extend to you a personal invitation to examine your role today in support of spiritual awakening and world peace. Are you comfortable with your personal contribution to this process? Are you aware of an inner calling to step up to this role in a more substantial way?

The Center encourages you to use the pledge process as one of the direct channels for grace to work through you.

If you would like to update your existing pledge, or, make a new pledge to support the Center's ministry work, you are invited to send an email, call us at +1-408-283-0221 or simply complete the online pledge form available on this web site.

With prayers for your experience of the abundant blessings of spirit working in your life.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pledging

1. What is the CSE Pledge Drive?
   The CSE Pledge Drive is an annual event to support next year’s operational funds, in the form of donations, from individuals in our community. The CSE Board of Directors and executive staff sets financial goals for the upcoming year as part of the annual budget planning process.
    
2. Why Pledge?
   CSE is a nonprofit organization and it’s ministry work is supported primarily through individual donations. Pledging is a commitment to support CSE in an energetic way. It is a declaration that you will be supporting CSE financially, an expression of gratitude, a way to support the CSE vision, and for the value the teachings have in your life. It also helps the CSE management plan for activities and service offerings for the upcoming year. Your pledge has a direct affect on the CSE annual budget which is used by CSE management to determine services provided, employment of staff, and internal budgets affecting everything from grounds keeping to the number of CSE mailings a year.
    
3. What is a Pledge? Is this Pledge different from what I put in the offering basket today?
   A Pledge is a commitment and declaration of the amount you intend to contribute.
    
4. Do I need to give what I pledge in one sum?
   You can make your donation any way you would like. Incremental donations can be made weekly, monthly, semi-annually, etc. or a donation can be made in one lump sum.
    
5. Is Pledging like "tithing"?
   It is similar in that it is an energetic commitment to support CSE financially in gratitude for the benefits it provides you and our community, but there is no prescribed percentage.
    
6. Will I get envelopes for my offerings?
   You will receive 12 month-stamped envelopes, unless you specifically note that you do not wish to receive these on the Pledge Envelope.
    
7. Can I give a one time donation as well as pledge?
   Yes. The Pledge envelope is designed such that you can both declare your Pledge and include a one-time donation.
    
8. Does Pledging make me a member of CSE?
   No.
    
9. Where can I submit my pledge?
   You can submit your pledge by dropping off your pledge envelope at the Community Information table on Sundays, by placing it in the offering basket, mailing it in, or by submitting your pledge online.
    
10. What are the Pledge funds used for?
    Your pledge is used by CSE management to provide services, employ staff, and general operations.
     
11. By What Date do I need to submit my pledge?
    The pledge drive ends January 1, 2006.
     
12. How much should I Pledge?
    This is a personal decision. However, our financials have shown that an average Pledge is $88 a month. There are those in our community that are not be able to support at this level, so if you are able, you may consider doing more.