About The Campaign
Since the beginning, 85 years ago, we have been Strengthening Roots, Stretching Branches. Those who have come before us have put down strong roots in this ministry. Gilmont’s ministry strengthens faith, fosters connections, deepens relationships, develops leaders, and leaves people connected in Christ. It is time to stretch our branches and position the ministry for the next 85+ years.
The following outlines how we envision enhancing Gilmont to make it more accessible, inviting, and sustainable so we can invite more people to grow closer to God, creation, others, and themselves.
These projects will support our recently adopted strategic plan to:
- Cultivate Sustainability
- Grow and Strengthen existing programming
- Increase Facility Utilization
- Strengthen Partnerships
- Increase Capacity
The result of our efforts will be more than construction and renovation. Through this effort, we will further our vision and achieve the following goals within three years:
- Increase by an additional 1,500 guests annually
- Increase annual budget by 50% allowing us to invest in Gilmont programs and staffing
- Keep our programs affordable for everyone by increasing capacity and camp utilization
Leave a lasting legacy at Gilmont by purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in the Courtyard between the Lodge and Welcome Center! Your personalized brick will become a permanent part of the camp’s grounds, honoring loved ones, celebrating memories, or recognizing special milestones.
Campaign Goals
New Lodge and Welcome Center
$6,000,000
The new Lodge will enable Gilmont to serve:
- Larger Groups
- Multiple Smaller Groups
- More Families, Children, Youth, and Adults
Gilmont will be able to welcome 1,500+ additional guests a year! These funds will be used for a new lodge, welcome center, parking lot and infrastructure, courtyard and amphitheater, and to cover consultant, architect, and engineering fees.
Benefits include:
- New Lodge and Welcome Center will increase Capacity and improve Utilization
- Cultivate Sustainability with Energy Efficiency Appliances and Upgrades
- Renovation of existing Lodge rooms and Gathering Spaces to make facilities more Accessible and Inviting
- Staff Housing will help Gilmont increase the number of onsite Staff and launch a Fellowship Program for young adults interested in outdoor ministry and non-profit management
The new lodge will include:
- 20 Hotel style rooms with 2 queen beds
- 4 Rooms will be ADA Compliant
- Courtyard
The new Welcome Center will include:
- Lounge with coffee bar and fireplace
- Meeting Room
- Covered Porch
- Amphitheater
Enhancing Accessibility, Hospitality, and Sustainability
$2,000,000
Accessibility and Hospitality reflect our core values. These funds will enable Gilmont to make existing buildings more accessible and inviting. Additional onsite staff and fellowship housing will help us continue to build and retain staff.
- Renovation of Existing Lodge Rooms
- Renovation of Mackey Hall
- Addition of Lounge and Camp Store to the O’Neal Center
- New Staff Housing
- New Fellowship Housing
Enhancing Accessibility, Hospitality, and Sustainability
$1,400,000
Sustainability is another core value of Gilmont’s. These funds will enable Gilmont to make necessary improvements to its meeting and dining areas. Adding EV chargers and solar panels will ensure that our energy consumption is more sustainable and we can reinvest back into our programs.
- Add Solar Panels and EV Chargers to Pavillion and Dining Hall
- Dining Hall Renovation – Kitchen Improvements, Generator, Lounge, and ADA Bathroom
- Add Accessible Family Bathroom in Crain
- Endowment for Scholarship and Affordability
Campaign Timeline & Donor Impacts
Complete Campaign Goal by End of 2025 to unlock Mabee Challenge Grant of $1,600,000!
CAMPAIGN GOAL - $8,000,000
To reach our goal of $8 Million and unlock the Mabee Foundation’s Challenge Grant of $1.6 Million, Gilmont needs to raise a total of $6.4 Million in commitments. At the end of 2024, Gilmont has already received over $4.5 Million in commitments. This means Gilmont has until the end of 2025 to receive an additional $1.9 Million in commitments. This goal will enable Gilmont to build a new lodge, welcome center, staff and fellowship housing, as well as make renovations to many existing buildings at the camp.
| Number of Gifts | Value of Gift | Running Total |
|---|---|---|
3 | $1,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
1 | $1,000,000 | $5,500,000 |
1 | $500,000 | $6,000,000 |
1 | $250,000 | $6,250,000 |
2 | $150,000 | $6,550,000 |
4 | $75,000 | $6,850,000 |
6 | $50,000 | $7,150,000 |
8 | $36,000 | $7,438,000 |
10 | $25,000 | $7,688,000 |
12 | $10,000 | $7,808,000 |
15 | $5,000 | $7,883,000 |
20 | $3,000 | $7,943,000 |
30 | $1,500 | $8,000,000 |
Along with many gifts of other amounts totals $8 Million.
Naming Opportunities
These campaign projects, designs, and naming opportunities are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Gilmont Board and Capital Campaign leadership team.
- Lodge$1,500,000
- Welcome Center$1,000,000
- Courtyard$500,000
- Amphitheater$250,000
- Welcome Center Lounge$150,000
- Meeting Rooms$100,000
- Fellowship Housing$500,000
- Staff Housing$200,000
- Cornerstone ADA Rooms$75,000
- Balcony Expansive View Rooms (8 Available)$50,000
- Patio Scenic View Rooms (8 Available) $36,000
- Existing Lodge Rooms (20 Available)$25,000
These campaign projects, designs, and naming opportunities are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Gilmont Board and Capital Campaign leadership team.
All gifts will be publicly recognized (excluding those that wish to be anonymous). All gifts of $1,500, $3000, or $5000+ will be recognized with a brick (various sizes based on gift value) with the ability to honor/memorialize someone. All gifts of $10,000 or more will be recognized on a wall of honor at the conclusion of the campaign with the ability to honor/memorialize someone. As you prayerfully consider your support of Gilmont in general and this campaign in particular, you are encouraged to consider including Gilmont in your estate plan.
Gifts Over Time Chart
| Amount Per Week | Amount Per Month | Amount Per Year | 3-Year Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
$481 | $2,084 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
$321 | $1,389 | $16,666 | $50,000 |
$231 | $1,000 | $12,000 | $36,000 |
$160 | $694 | $8,333 | $25,000 |
$96 | $416 | $5,000 | $15,000 |
$32 | $139 | $1,667 | $5,000 |
$19 | $83 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
$10 | $41 | $500 | $1,500 |
Campaign Resources & Progress
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Strengthening Roots, Stretching Branches, a Campaign for Gilmont
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