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If the purpose of a church/project fund includes supporting the funding of a Designated Grantee(s) stipend and/or if there is an Affiliated Fundraiser for the fund, the following applies:
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- Work alongside an existing Reliant partnership.
- Be identified and vouched for by a Reliant worker or church/ministry partner.
- Complete an assessment and application that is reviewed and approved by the Program Team.
- Be vetted using the OFAC Watchlist Verification.
- Complete training for raising church/project funds on behalf of Reliant and be become officially deputized .by Reliant
Complete a dual solicitation agreement (Dual Solicitation) if raising funds for both Reliant and another organization.
Note Foreign nationals may raise funds on behalf of the church/project fund but do not receive an individual MTD fund number. If a registered foreign organization with multiple Affiliate Fundraisers partners with Reliant, they can request solicitor reporting tags be used for tracking donations. However, we can only provide the solicitor functionality once there are at least two solicitors. Also, the solicitor functionality is only available through online giving.
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The Master Grant Agreement is attached to the Church/Project fund request form and is signed by the Reliant Point Person and a Reliant representative. It includes an acknowledgment and approval of the requested purpose of the fund by both parties. It also includes an acknowledgment that the Reliant Point Person read and agrees that all parties associated with the fund will follow the Funds and Grant-Making Policy for Churches and Projects, Grant-Making Standard, Church and Project Fund Standard. (See Sample Sample Master Grant Agreement - Page in Process. )
Approval:
The Reliant Board of Directors delegates Reliant leadership the authority to approve church and project funds to further Reliant’s tax-exempt purposes by establishing these types of church and project funds as defined in the related policy, in a matter compliant with applicable laws and regulations and according to the requirements outlined above. If deemed necessary by Reliant leadership, the Reliant Board may be asked for their additional approval. The Program Team will oversee all church/project fund requests, including obtaining approvals, coordinating with relevant departments, and finalizing fund set up.
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