1. To offer an extra dimension of stewardship to the congregation by actively encouraging and inviting gifts to the church through education of the congregation and support of prospective donors.
2. To establish a management system which conserves and increases the assets contributed in accordance with the wishes of the donors and the Session.
3. To provide guidance for the use to which the principal and/or income of special or deferred gifts will be applied and to make decisions regarding the application of such funds.
4. To monitor the administration of outright and deferred gifts of assets through the Texas Presbyterian Foundation so as to fully carry out the intent of the donor.
5. To protect the mission of the church by reviewing and analyzing the subject matter of any intended gift, and, if necessary, to decline the acceptance of any gift, deemed as not being in the best interest of West Plano Presbyterian Chruch.

Five members comprise the committee and serve staggered terms of five years. At least one, but no more than two, can be active members of the Session. The pastor and treasurer of the church are designated as ex officio members of GEMM.

Committee meetings are held quarterly or more often if necessary.