Baptist Foundation of Illinois Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Baptist Foundation of Illinois of Springfield, IL.

ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
    
Baptist Foundation of Illinois joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 27 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal.  When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.

“We are pleased to accredit a ministry committed to encouraging Illinois Baptists to respond, both individually and corporately, to God’s call of stewardship upon their lives,” said Michael Martin, president of ECFA.

Founded in 1983, Baptist Foundation of Illinois (http://baptistfoundationil.org) connects members with ministry opportunities that transform the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

To learn more about Baptist Foundation of Illinois and their stewardship opportunities, visit GiverConnect™, ECFA’s program that matches God’s servants with the stewardship options of ECFA members based on ministry sectors and categories.  It is ECFA’s newest online feature that allows you to quickly and easily find giving opportunities.

ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance.  For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800-323-9473.

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