When disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, it’s easy to imagine Medical Teams International jumping in to help people who need loving, life-saving medical care. It’s true; our frontline staff and volunteers do go to work right away in those crises. But that’s not really where the story begins. It begins with donors, especially the ones who are part of our monthly giving community, The Pulse. Because of their consistent giving, we can be ready to deploy people and send supplies to offer relief and medical care to our brothers and sisters who are sick or hurting. That means people receive life-saving care even faster, whether it’s emergency surgery or vaccines or newborn and maternal care. A nutrition assistant helps Ramadan while he sits on his mother’s lap. The Biggest Impact Comes From You “Persistent, steady compassion.” That’s how we describe the love that motivates monthly donors to give year-round. It’s the kind of love that recognizes humanity – the face of God – in every person. Because, no matter where we’re born or who we become, there’s one thing we all share… a heartbeat. That heartbeat links us together. It moves us to respond with heart and to take action. When donors work together as a global community, real change can happen. That’s the true power of monthly giving. Even the smallest act of generosity, repeated over and over, can lead to life-changing impact for refugees, disaster survivors, and other people facing extreme crises. It’s All About Faith It’s brave to commit to giving monthly. It’s also brave to stand up and say, “I’m going to love like Jesus day in and day out.” It’s an act of faith. Our 600+ monthly donors trust Medical Teams to be good stewards of their gifts. That says a lot! They know we put their gifts to work where they are most needed and that lives are being saved every day because of their compassionate generosity. That’s why we so often ask donors to join The Pulse. We know our donors dare to love like Jesus. We know that they are driven by their faith to do God’s work right here and right now. Giving monthly is a fulfillment of Jesus’ call for us to be His disciples. In John 13:35, he reminds us, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Monthly donors demonstrate their faith in Jesus and tend to their own spiritual growth by committing to regular giving. They are the Good Samaritans who refuse to look away when a neighbor is facing a crisis. In Colombia, Ana Deisy receives critical prenatal care to keep her and her baby safe. Practical and Easy Life moves so fast these days. It’s hard enough to stay on top of everything, let alone remember to make a regular gift. Monthly donors can cross “act with generosity” off their to-do list when they set up their recurring gifts online. Convenient – Set it and forget it. Whether you choose to pay by credit card, debit card, ACH, PayPal or other mobile payment options, simply enter your information online and let your gift start working its magic. No need to dig out your checkbook every month. Efficient – You get an immediate receipt and monthly confirmation of your gift by email. We spend less on mail, postage, and personnel time to process your gift. A win-win for everyone! Safe – Our online donation platform keeps your personal and payment information safe and secure. Powerful – Monthly gifts become impactful drivers of action when they are combined with other donations. They enable Medical Teams to receive grant funding and support from corporate partners by demonstrating that our donors trust us and that we can match grants with private dollars. In Ukraine, a man has his blood pressure checked. What’s In It For Me? As part of The Pulse, monthly donors are the first to know when Medical Teams International responds to a crisis. We believe that transparency is the cornerstone of maintaining our donors’ trust so we are committed to sharing how donors’ gifts are changing lives. Members of The Pulse receive an inside look into the impact of their gifts. This includes: A special quarterly report with stories about the people you’ve helped Sneak peeks of new videos straight from the countries we serve Invitations to exclusive events for The Pulse members Connect with like-minded community who love like Jesus and respond with heart Access to our donor portal where you can manage your ongoing gift I’m In! How Do I Join The Pulse? It’s easy. Visit our monthly giving page and choose a giving amount that feels right for you. Select “Give Now” and complete the form to start your first monthly gift. You can choose to pay by credit card, debit card, or automatic bank withdrawals. It’s really that simple! Respond With Heart – Join The Pulse Previous Post « Connection to Care on World Diabetes Day