From Episcopal Life Online-
Episcopal Relief and Development said Jan. 7 that its two major achievements in 2009 were the implementation of a new strategic plan and the adoption of Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday.
That assessment came as the agency "express[ed] thanks for the generosity of Episcopalians in 2009," which it called "a challenging year."
It said in a press release that "fundraising efforts have been a great success, as donors continued to contribute despite the tough economic climate."
ERD launched its new strategic plan in the spring of 2009 after 18 months of consideration. The plan identified five goals for the organization: international programs, US disaster preparedness and response, visibility and awareness, funding and church engagement.
"These goals are crucial to Episcopal Relief & Development's continued success as they set organizational priorities through the triennium," the release said. "In particular, the increased focus on church engagement will bolster the agency's relationships with congregations by increasing networking, providing churches with tools and resources and utilizing social media to keep supporters informed and involved."
The 76th General Convention, meeting in Anaheim, California in July, officially designated Lent as a time to encourage the church to work with Episcopal Relief & Development. Resolution A178 "encourage[d] dioceses, congregations and individuals to remember and support the life-saving work of Episcopal Relief and Development during Lent through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world."
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http://www.episcopal-life.org/81799_118305_ENG_HTM.htm
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