LEAP200: Building ICN’s Future Together

LEAP200 • Building ICN’s Future Together
LEAP200 Campaign

Building ICN’s Future Together

The Integral Christian Network (ICN) is entering a new stage of growth. To sustain and expand our vibrant community, we’re launching a campaign to secure $200,000 in sustainable funding for 2026 and beyond—so we can hire a Director of Operations and strengthen our people-based infrastructure.

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LEAP200: Building ICN’s Future Together

Our community has blossomed with nearly 50 WeSpace groups, weekly gatherings, daily practices, and Circles of leadership. To sustain and expand this vibrant life together, we’re launching the LEAP200 campaign.

Our Goal

Raise $200,000 in sustainable funding for 2026 and beyond to hire a Director of Operations.

Why This Matters

ICN is moving from the Founding Stage into the WeCreating Stage. To thrive, we need staff capacity that matches the energy, creativity, and growth already alive in our community.

The Impact

  • Sustain and grow WeSpace groups & practices
  • Equip & coordinate volunteers across ICN
  • Strengthen communications, outreach, & fundraising
  • Support ICN as a spiritual community & healthy nonprofit

Campaign Roadmap

Fall 2025 – Invitations to increase monthly giving across the ICN community.
Nov 2025 – Giving Tuesday with a $40,000 goal and matching gifts.
Dec 2025 – Year-end giving opportunities and campaign update.
2026 – Expanded giving options (non-cash assets, grants) & follow-ups.

Why Now

We’re in a historical moment calling for peacemakers and healers. ICN is blessed with an “infrastructure of people” committed to this mission. To support everyone—from Luke Healy and Gee Baynosa to every WeCreator and WeSpace participant—we need capacity that a third staff member will provide.

Our Dual Calling

Grow as an inspiring community and a healthy organization.

The Need

Hire a third staff member to support, coordinate, catalyze, and enhance our capacity across programs and people.

The Goal

Increase the budget to $200,000 by the end of 2026 to fund this role.

How a Third Staff Member Will Help

Our WeCreating vision depends on a well-supported, equipped, and encouraged people-based infrastructure.

Program Support

Since 2018, nearly a hundred WeSpace groups have been started and supported, alongside Sunday Gathering, Thursday WeGrow, Friday WeEvolve, and daily meditations.

Organizational Circles

WeCreators helped form Circles for outreach/communications, finance, community care, board leadership, and more.

Future Growth

More support for current WeCreators and nurture for those emerging—expanding capacity as more people take up this sacred calling.

How We’ll Reach LEAP200

Sep–Oct 2025 – Fundraising letters inviting increased or new monthly donations (monthly giving is ~70% of our income; growing this secures 2026+).
Late Oct–Dec 2025 – Focus on Giving Tuesday with a $40,000 goal and match challenge, plus a year‑end appeal.
2026 – Enable non-cash gifts (stock, DAF, etc.), explore grants, and consider public revenue‑generating events as staffing allows.

The Story: How We Arrived Here

Finance Circle (2023)

Board and Luke initiated the Finance Circle; the need for more staff was already clear, especially administratively.

Growing Tuesday (2023)

$15,000 raised—made hiring Gee possible for 12 months. Her role is now part of the ongoing operating budget.

Transition & Legacy (2024)

Paul’s illness and passing was a deep loss. He envisioned the Paul Smith Legacy Fund to help ICN thrive beyond his life.

Board Renewal

Board & Finance Circle refreshed: Gregor Dellemann (Treasurer), Robert Martin (Presider), with Christy Thrasher, Carol Barton, and Kent Hoffman joining leadership.

Growing Tuesday (2024)

$25,000 goal focused on organizational development—planning toward a third employee.

Analysis & Catalyst (2025)

Treasurer analysis showed we’re closer to hiring than expected; a significant donor gift provides match funds for LEAP200.

LEAP200 launches in September 2025 and continues into 2026 to raise $200,000 and hire a new team member—so ICN can grow with the Spirit’s leading.

Ways to Participate

  • Become a monthly donor or increase your monthly gift.
  • Give a one-time gift for Giving Tuesday and the year‑end appeal.
  • Talk with us about non‑cash giving options in 2026 (stock, DAF, etc.).
  • Share the campaign with friends who resonate with ICN’s mission.
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