A clear diligence process for ministries that welcome scrutiny.
SAVE helps serious ministries tell the truth well. Leadership, doctrinal, governance, and financial context is gathered so supporters can give with confidence.
Strong ministries usually appreciate diligence because it gives faithful donors a more truthful basis for generosity.
What ministries can expect from beginning to publication.
1. Initial inquiry
Submit your organization identity, leadership, theological, and financial basics for an initial fit review.
2. Inquiry review
Each inquiry is reviewed for doctrinal alignment, governance readiness, and baseline donor suitability.
3. Deep diligence
Approved ministries unlock the full Complete Application with document uploads, narrative responses, and references.
4. Published brief
A donor-facing brief is published only when the ministry clears review with appropriate confidence.
Real substance matters more than polished marketing.
The ministries that benefit most from SAVE are ready to show their structure, convictions, and stewardship clearly.
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Legally established organization with clear leadership oversight
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Public-facing ministry mission and a defined theological position
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Basic financial records, including budget history and any applicable 990 or audit materials
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Willingness to provide board, governance, and accountability documentation
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Readiness to participate in reference checks and follow-up diligence questions
Common questions from ministries.
How long does the process take?+
Most ministries complete the initial inquiry in about 10 to 15 minutes. The Complete Application takes longer because it includes documents, references, and narrative answers. It is designed to be completed in sections and saved as a draft.
Do ministries pay to receive a recommendation?+
No. SAVE is not a pay-to-play directory. Recommendations are not sold, and every approved brief reflects the same diligence standard regardless of ministry size or visibility.
What does SAVE evaluate?+
SAVE reviews leadership, doctrine, governance, finances, external reputation, and measurable ministry fruit. Caution areas are noted directly when they matter for donor trust.
Does every inquiry move into the full application?+
No. Not every ministry will move from inquiry into the Complete Application. Priority goes to organizations that appear aligned, transparent, and ready for donor-facing diligence.
Ready to begin the SAVE inquiry?
If your ministry is prepared for accountability and wants to serve donors with unusual clarity, start the inquiry now.