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City FAVS (Toward a Free and Virtuous Society)

City FAVS conference participants envision a new framework for examining complex problems facing today’s city, built upon a foundation of theological and economic clarity. Participants discuss the application of personal and economic liberty to poverty-centered issues, network with other catalysts in their community, ground discussions in continued emphasis on real-world applications of biblical principles, and develop leadership capacity through the resources offered in each session.

This conference is ideal for pastors, lay leaders, and those working in poverty-alleviating organizations.

FAVS (Toward a Free and Virtuous Society)

FAVS: Toward a Free and Virtuous Society conferences are intensive seminars for religious and business leaders.

These conferences offer an introduction to the moral foundations of personal and economic liberty by combining an in-depth treatment of economic principles with principles of social justice and anthropology. They explore the nature of the human person and the created order from the perspectives of Scripture and natural law, examining concepts such as justice, equality, stewardship, and virtue. In addition, these seminars focus on applying the principles of economic liberty to complex issues such as poverty, welfare reform, and globalization.

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3,431

Applicants since 1993

2,700

Participants since 1993

28

U.S. host cities

9

Host countries

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“Superior content that helps you to think and do more to empower people in the church to help communities flourish.”

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“This was my first Acton conference. I appreciated the discussion of what is a human, philosophy vs. ideology, and the practical discussion/example of how to help facilitate human flourishing.”

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“Absolutely FABULOUS! Eye-opening, stimulating & convicting. I’m humbled that I was given this special privilege. I will be praying for the mission & focus of Acton!”

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Start a Peer-to-Peer Campaign to Support the Acton Institute

You are probably considering a peer-to-peer campaign to support the Acton Institute because you have seen the impact of our programs, whether directly or indirectly. We believe that your personal connection to the cause is your best fundraising tool. Take some time to think about your reasons for supporting the Acton Institute and use your personal story (or stories from attending an Acton event, volunteering for Acton, donating to Acton, advocating for Acton, etc.) for fundraising through emails, social media, phone calls, and conversations.

Kick Off Your Peer-to-Peer with These Helpful Tips! 

  • Set an attainable fundraising goal (e.g., $100­–$1,000 or higher!). A fundraising goal encourages your friends, family, and acquaintances to give the most they feel comfortable giving.
  • Personalize your peer-to-peer page. Let the world know why you are fundraising for the Acton Institute and why the cause is so important to you. Potential donors are much more likely to help you reach your goal if they understand the powerful reasons behind your decision to support the Acton Institute and our programs.
  • Explore your network. We recommend making sure you ask everyone you know for support, not just close friends and family. Think about all the people you interact with on a regular basis who might be willing to support your fundraising—neighbors, co-workers, doctors/dentists, classmates, teammates, and people in organizations or groups you belong to like a church, mosque, or synagogue.
  • Time your peer-to-peer campaign. Start your campaign early (or at your earliest convenience) and often for the support of your entire network. With everyone’s unpredictable schedules, it is easy to forget to make a donation. By giving potential donors a deadline, you make it easier for your network to remember to give to such an amazing cause.
  • Post on social media. Research shows that people who fundraise online raise 3x more than people who don’t. Post a status or email your friends! Insert the link to your personal fundraising page to the signature line of your emails.

Your peer-to-peer campaign will help the Acton Institute reach more people and continue to provide life-changing programs throughout the country and around the world.

For more information, please reach out to the Development Team at the Acton Institute.