Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Q: Why do staff members raise support instead of being paid by Campus Crusade for Christ?

A: We are a nonprofit organization and have no central funds. Staff members, including the president of Campus Crusade, raise support to cover salaries, benefits and expenses.

Then each staff member has a team of partners who pray for him or her. Central fundraising would limit the number of staff members. As a result of our many staff members, hundreds of thousands of people hear the good news of God’s love.

Q: How is my staff member’s salary determined?

A: Salaries are determined by age, number of children and geographic factors. In addition, a staff member may raise funds for a retirement plan.

Q: When should I begin to send in contributions for the ministry of my staff member?

A: It would be most helpful if you could start right away. Many new staff members work part time or full time while raising support. As soon as they have enough coming in, they can quit their other jobs and focus full time upon raising their support. The more time they can focus upon raising their support, the sooner they will be able to report to their ministries.

Q: How long am I expected to support my staff member?

A: That is a decision between you and the Lord. Our desire is that you would support your staff member for as long as the Lord enables you to do so.

Q: Why do I need to make my check out to Campus Crusade for Christ?

A: Campus Crusade is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization and we follow IRS regulations for contributions. The staff member’s name should not appear on the check, even on the memo line. Contributions are sent to Campus Crusade with a slip with the staff member’s account number ensuring your gift will be used as you prefer.

Q: Does all my support go to the staff member?

A: All contributions designated for the ministry of a staff member go into that staff member’s account. Then 7 percent is used for administrative expenses, such as processing payroll, benefits and other services. Another 5 percent helps fund Campus Crusade ministries in places overseas where national staff members find it difficult to raise support.