Financial Transparency and Accountability

At Starting Point, we believe in the power of transparency, especially when it comes to how we use your generous donations. We want you to know that every dollar you contribute is used effectively and efficiently to support victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

Our Financial Responsibility

We understand the trust you place in us when you donate, and we take our role as stewards of your contributions very seriously. Here’s how we allocate our budget to support our mission:

1. Direct Services: These are the front-line services that directly impact our clients. This includes staff salaries and benefits, as well as resources and materials needed to provide services such as shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, transitional housing services, and support groups.
2. Outreach and Education: We conduct community outreach and education to raise awareness about the issues we tackle and to connect with potential clients. This includes funding for staff time and materials for presentations, workshops, and other events.
3. Prevention Education: We are proactive in our approach, working in schools and the community to address the root causes of domestic and sexual violence and promote healthy relationships.
4. Administration and Management: This covers general overhead expenses, such as rent, utilities, office supplies, and technology, as well as salaries and benefits for administrative staff who manage day-to-day operations. Without this critical mission support, Starting Point would struggle to maintain operations, provide services, and comply with complex legal and financial requirements.
5. Fundraising and Development: We rely on fundraising efforts to support our work. This includes funding for staff time and resources for fundraising events, grant writing, and donor relations.
6. Training and Professional Development: Our staff need ongoing training and professional development to provide high-quality services. This includes funding for staff time and resources for attending conferences, workshops, and other training opportunities.

Our Commitment to Transparency