At UMC Support, we understand the unique needs and challenges faced by camps and retreats, offering specialized administrative support services and collaborative partnerships designed to enhance your ministry's success. With a focus on the unique needs of camps and retreat centers, our array of over 45 services aims to streamline operations and boost efficiency across various crucial areas, such as website building, recruiting, and compliance, ensuring a seamless experience for camp directors and retreat coordinators alike.
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Specialized Support Services for Camps and Retreats
Understanding the intricacies of camp and retreat operations, our support services cater specifically to your niche. From crafting and maintaining engaging websites to handling compliance and recruitment processes tailored for the camping environment, UMC Support’s services are finely tuned to meet your unique needs. Explore our comprehensive list of services on our website
to discover how we can significantly enhance your camp or retreat center.
Unlock Savings and Exclusive Benefits Through Our Ministry Partner Program
Enhancing the sustainability and maintenance of your camp or retreat, our partnership with leading entities such as Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Staples, UMC Market, and more brings exclusive discounts and specialized benefits through our Ministry Partner Program. Ensuring that your camp or retreat receives cost-effective solutions and essential support for ongoing operations is our priority.
Insights from Collaborator Features on Ministry Partners
The Collaborator, our invaluable newsletter, often showcases stories and experiences from our Ministry Partners, highlighting their importance and benefits to camps and retreats. The articles featured in past editions shed light on the unique advantages these partnerships offer, focusing on how other ministries have harnessed these benefits to drive success. Explore our latest partner spotlights:
Check out Ministry Partner Home Depot's DIY Line for Your Ministry - full of tips, how-to resources, and inspiration for that perfect upgrade you've been thinking about. Be sure to sign up for the Home Depot Pro Xtra account for your ministry - access to discounts and much more, exclusively for United Methodist ministries!
Is Your Church Ready for the Unexpected?
AEDs are an item we hope we will never have to use, but could make all the difference in critical situations. Through Staples, your church can access discounted rates for AEDs, trainings and supplies through the #1 AED provider in the USA, Cardio Partners.
Available Options:
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New AEDs
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Pad Replacements
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Battery Replacements
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Online CPR and First Aid Training (Group and Individual)
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On-Site CPR and First Aid Training (Group and Individual)
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AED Program Management Service Plans
Click here to learn more and to register for your StaplesAdvantage.com login credentials.
More Savings For Your Ministry
Did you know that you can save 10%* on purchases for your ministry, school, and camp at www.acehardware.com and in participating** stores? For details on how to enroll in the program so you can receive your exclusive discount, click here.
Ace offers everything you need to maintain your facilities, including paint and painting supplies. As you plan for your next ministry painting project, come to Ace for top brands you can count on. We offer Benjamin Moore, Wooster, Purdy, ArroWorthy, Linzer, Whizz, and more. Click here to learn more about painting applicators you can save on with your discount.
*Exclusions apply. For a full list of exclusions, visit www.acehardware.com/customer-service
**A complete list of participating store locations can be found at www.acehardware.com/store-locator
AmazonSmile is No Longer an Option - UMC Market is Here to Stay
You may have seen the news in January that Amazon is no longer providing donations to charities via its AmazonSmile program. Now is the time to update your supporters and encourage them to adjust their shopping habits to ensure your ministry still benefits from their online shopping activity.
- UMCmarket is powered by iGive, which launched in 1997 and is still going strong.
- Your supporters can shop nearly 2,000 partners, including Expedia, Kohl’s, Ticketmaster, and Walmart to earn donations.
- Check your website & marketing materials now to make sure you’ve updated all references to AmazonSmile with links to your UMCmarket listing.
- Here’s a list of tips & tricks to help you get the word out about your ministry & UMCmarket powered by iGive.
Need more personal help? Email Us at Support@iGive.com
Webinars and Resources Tailored for Camps and Retreats
The UMC Support website hosts a library of recent webinars focused on key topics relevant to camps and retreats. These webinars cover areas like leveraging technology for a better retreat experience, protecting your tax-exempt status on unrelated business income tax, employment law, and ensuring compliance with regulations unique to the camp and retreat environment.
Stay Informed with The Collaborator
Subscribe to The Collaborator, GCFA’s Administrative Newsletter, to gain access to a wealth of tailored resources designed specifically for camps and retreats. Join over 20,000 subscribers benefiting from specialized resources, explainers, checklists, and more, all geared towards empowering your camp or retreat center.
UMC Support is committed to being your partner in advancing the success and sustainability of your camp or retreat. For a deeper understanding of our services, ministry partners, and the latest insights tailored for camps and retreats, visit our website and explore how we can elevate your ministry today.
