Our Financial Integrity & Commitment to You

Since our beginning in 2002, Connected Families has maintained the highest level of financial integrity. We stand accountable before you and God to use your resources wisely and efficiently. We are committed to financial disclosure and trustworthy stewardship. As such, here are our guiding financial principles:

  • We pledge to use money well – with accountability to God as our greatest desire. We will spend overhead money as wisely as we can – fully accountable to our Board of Directors. Our primary guiding principle is to be good stewards of the funds and the quality employees that God has provided.
  • All our finances are audited annually by the independent CPA firm Ellingson & Ellingson. Recommendations are followed and the report and form 990 filing record are available for review. To request copies, fill out our contact us form. 
  • If the goal of a given fundraising campaign is met, we will gratefully apply additional gifts to other equally important aspects of Connected Families’ ongoing ministry to families.
  • For many of our services, we invite people to make suggested donations. We let them know what the service costs, and if they are able to pay for the service we invite them to contribute that amount or more. But we do not withhold services when people are unable to pay and we will serve for whatever people can offer.
  • Connected Families compensates all staff within the guidelines provided by the Minnesota Council of Non-Profits. 
  • Jim & Lynne Jackson take no royalties from their books, audios, or videos. These proceeds, and all suggested speaking and coaching fees are paid directly to Connected Families.
  • Connected Families is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all contributions are tax-deductible.

In every detail, our standard is absolute financial integrity. Our most recent financial report is available upon request. To receive a copy, or to ask us any questions about our financial principles or practices, please fill out this contact form.

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Give the Gift of Connection

Become a Connected Families Donor today, and link arms with others who are passionate about building relational and spiritual health in every family and in the future body of Christ. 

Because of generous donors like you, Connected Families is able to extend that generosity to others in 2025 to inspire health and Christ-centered wholeness in families, churches, schools, and communities!  

60% of Connected Families funding comes from donors like you, many of whose families have been impacted by Connected Families resources. Those who are impacted choose to give so others can discover Connected Families.

Your gift today makes a difference for families far and wide!

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With a gift of $35 or more, you’ll receive our exclusive New Year’s Connection Bundle PDF download! Use this bundle to spark family connection in the coming new year.

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Donor Levels

$35 Provides a Year of Transforming Resources for One Family

Your donation provides Christ-centered content for struggling parents with limited means.

Donors at This Level Receive:
Our exclusive Connected Christmas Bundle (PDF download)
Which includes

– 24 Days of Connection Advent Calendar
– December Connection Wishlist
– 15 Fun Ideas for Calm in the Chaos
– Stocking Stuffer/Gift Tag Notes

A $75 Donation Expands the Global Impact of Connected Families Resources and Training

Your donation supports the translation of biblical parenting resources and the training of parent coaches globally.

Donors at This Level Receive: 

Everything in the previous level, plus:
– The 4 Messages Word Art Digital Download Code

A $140 Donation Gives an In-Depth Online Course to a Stressed Family

Each year, families who are stressed with both financial struggles and exceptionally challenging kids need scholarships. You can help them!

Donors at This Level Receive: 

Everything in the previous levels, plus:
– Quick Guide for Parenting Digital Download Code

$540 Provides 5 Coaching Sessions to a Family in Need

This donation level provides the most overwhelmed and vulnerable families with transforming one-to-one encouragement and guidance from a Connected Families parent coach.

Donors at This Level Receive: 

Everything in the previous levels, plus:
– A personalized thank you note from Jim & Lynne Jackson

A $1,000+ Donation

A $1,000+ donation makes you a vital partner in providing high-impact parenting podcasts, listened to by thousands of busy parents each week.

Donors at This Level Receive: 

Everything in the previous levels, plus:
– A personalized thank-you shoutout on one of the 2025 Podcasts that you helped produce!

One-Time or Recurring Donations

Because donors like you fund 60% of Connected Families’ operating budget, we deeply appreciate and commit to stewarding those dollars with integrity and frugality. Our whole team sincerely appreciates one-time donations, and our monthly donors help us have a stable and consistent flow of resources to build upon.

So whether you are a one-time donor or you join the ranks of Connected Families monthly supporters, we want to thank you for choosing to invest in helping parents become the kind of leaders in their home that God has called them to be.

Testimonials

Here is what real parents are saying

“The foundations of safety and love have been instrumental in guiding us when we felt like we were stumbling around in the dark (no matter how many steps backward it felt like we took). In hindsight we can see just how important the compassionate approach has been.”

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Divine Family

“The Connected Families Framework, which focuses on foundations of safety and love rooted in the example of Christ’s profound grace for us, was the puzzle piece that was missing for me. Now, I see so clearly that I can model the grace of Jesus in my parenting, especially in difficult moments.”

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Danika D.

“Momma practiced ‘Slow, Low, Listen,’ Daddy exchanged lies for truth, we all did lots and lots of do-overs, and the kids worked on the ‘Peace Process.’ Our family’s team was growing stronger. It was soon so strong, everybody trusted everyone else.”

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Abbie T, age 10

Here is what one parent coach had to say about the impact of serving in her church:

“As a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, I could see that the Framework was not only good for all our parents but could also make a huge difference in our ministry groups. I can now meet with families and leaders to support them with challenges that arise. We have been using the Framework in our classrooms for the past two years and see kids growing in confidence and faith as they know they are Safe, Loved, Called and Capable, and Responsible for their actions.”

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