Feast of ‘Izzat/Might- September 7, 2025
Bahá’í National Fund Update
$11.6M
As of September 1, 2025
As of September 1, $11.6M has been contributed to the National Fund, at about 22% of the full year’s goal - or approximately $4.8M short of where we should be to be on track at this time of the year for reaching our $52M goal. At the same time, we are inspired by the many friends who have already shared their love and devotion through contributions to support the National Spiritual Assembly in meeting the needs of the Funds of the Faith.
How might we, as united Champion Builders of the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh, rise together to bring not only our resources, but our joy, enthusiasm, and collective spirit to sustain the vital work of the Faith across the country?
As Bahá’ís, we have the privilege of having a direct relationship with each of the major funds of the Faith, while at the same time, maintaining a direct focus on continually supporting the National Fund. Unrestricted (not earmarked) contributions towards the National Fund goal allow for flexibility in supporting the many activities of the Faith.
Reminder ...
A few reminders from the Office of the Treasurer for your consideration
Audits - Assembly audits for fiscal year that ended April 30, 2025 were due by September 2, 2025. If your Assembly has not submitted your audit or if our office can be of assistance in any way, please reach out to Finance@usbnc.org.
Online Contribution System (OCS) – Continual (automatic) contributions create a predictable stream of support for local, regional, and national funds. This allows Baháʼí institutions to budget effectively and plan for growth and expansion. Please remember to review the credit card or account information you have on file on OCS, and when updating the expiration date or information, please be sure to link it to your automatic contributions. Please send an email to OCSSupport@usbnc.org to let us know to review any account updates you make.
Planned Giving
A Gift that Lasts Beyond a Lifetime
Our love for the Cause can continue beyond this life through two simple acts:
Beneficiary Designation – By naming the National Spiritual Assembly as a beneficiary on an account (such as savings, CDs, IRAs, or 401(k)s), you can provide vital support with just a few minutes and a simple form.
Bequest in Your Will or Trust – With only a few lines in your will or trust, you can ensure that part of your earthly blessings continues to serve the progress of the Cause.
Instructions and resources — including the Writing of a Will booklet are available at bahaitreasurer.us/planned-giving. To learn more about planned giving, or to invite a presentation that can inspire your community, please contact us at plannedgiving@usbnc.org or 847-733-3569. We joyfully collaborate with Local Spiritual Assemblies to coordinate these gatherings.
“ALL MUST SURGE, BUT THE YOUTH MUST SOAR"
The Universal House of Justice, Ridván 2024
“I desire distinction for you. The Bahá’ís must be distinguished from others of humanity. But this distinction must not depend upon wealth - that they should become more affluent than other people. I do not desire for you financial distinction. It is not an ordinary distinction I desire; not scientific, commercial, industrial distinction. For you I desire spiritual distinction - that is, you must become eminent and distinguished in morals. In the love of God, you must become distinguished from all else. You must become distinguished for loving humanity, for unity and accord, for love and justice. In brief, you must become distinguished in all the virtues of the human world - for faithfulness and sincerity, for justice and fidelity, for firmness and steadfastness, for philanthropic deeds and service to the human world, for love toward every human being, for unity and accord with all people, for removing prejudices and promoting international peace. Finally, you must become distinguished for heavenly illumination and for acquiring the bestowals of God. I desire this distinction for you. This must be the point of distinction among you.”
~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 67
YOUTH CORNER:
We are looking for more submissions from the YOUth! Please send us your reflections and stories about the Institution of the Fund or recent youth activities/events. Stories, pictures, and or videos can be sent to bahaitreasurersoffice@usbnc.org.