February 2026
Faithful Givers is a new initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine that will strengthen our capacity to engage God’s mission in our congregations and in our community-based ministries. This
program will help us develop and sustain financial giving in seeking pledges, fundraising, and building endowments for the future.
The program is led by a small group of leaders from Diocesan Council, the Trustees of Diocesan Funds, and the Standing Committee have been meeting to fashion and launch a fresh initiative to enhance financial development and security in our diocese.
We are moving forward with two primary steps.
The Faithful Givers Roadshow, an intensive, one-day immersion in all things giving will be held on Friday, May 29 in Bangor and Saturday, May 30 in Falmouth. Participants will choose one of the two days. The program, which is offered at no cost, will include inspiration, instruction, and practical sharing of development best practices and next steps. Each parish or ministry will send those most keen to help build its financial strength. All clergy, wardens, vestry, treasurers, stewardship, and finance committees will be invited. The Roadshows will commence at 9 a.m., include a working lunch, and finish at 2 p.m. The agenda will include prayer, a powerful keynote speaker and insightful panel discussions, plus creative group work on the details of annual pledging, key capital campaigns, and the power of planned giving to build endowments.
The Faithful Givers initiative will include the hiring of a new member of the diocesan team, a professional development advisor available to all parishes and ministries to guide, assist, and nurture financial growth. This experienced leader will report to the bishop and canon to the ordinary. The development advisor will be retained for a period of two to three years, paid primarily through discretionary funds from the Trustees of Diocesan Funds.