Our programs are managed by a dedicated and professional staff with significant domestic and overseas development experience. The Board of Directors is fully informed of all issues and decisions related to Episcopal Relief and Development programs. When appropriate, we bring in experts from within the Church or the wider development community who contribute specific expertise in a region or a program initiative. Over 40,000 individual Episcopalians contribute directly to Episcopal Relief and Development each year, through direct donations or bequests. We also receive support from Episcopalians who give through their local parishes and dioceses.
Many Episcopal institutions provide direct support from their program budgets.
We have two endowments. One generates income for development grants. Another helps to pay for our administrative costs. We are actively working to increase our endowment, so that we will have a steady, predictable source of cash to provide immediate emergency assistance for catastrophes around the world. You can also encourage your priest or bishop to promote Episcopal Relief and Development in your parish and diocese.