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August 4, 2021
Investments
You asked: is my church invested in fossil fuels?
Dear Foundation, Environmentalists in my church are asking the trustees whether or not we’re invested in fossil fuels. Right now our endowment is in your Diversified Moderate portfolio. That’s a socially responsible investment, right?
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June 16, 2021
Investments
Should You Be Worried About Inflation Right Now?
By Dave Zellner, Chief Investment Officer Originally published June 8, 2021 Concerns about the unprecedented economic downturn following the COVID-19 pandemic have dominated headlines for more than a year.
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April 6, 2020
Investments
Sample Investment Report
A bear market’s no fun for anyone, but it can be especially stressful for those with the responsibility of reporting on their church’s investments. We’ve created a sample report to try and make it easier.
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January 7, 2020
Investments
You Asked: Alternatives to CDs
Dear Foundation, Our church has several CDs maturing this year. We usually use a small portion of these funds to balance the budget, but we plan to reinvest most of the money.
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October 2, 2019
Investments
Investors for Opioid Accountability
There are three ways we use our money for good through Wespath. We invest in companies and projects that make the world a better place. We avoid certain sectors of the market for ethical reasons.
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September 3, 2019
Investments
6 Questions to Ask about Your Church's Investments
Ah, September: back to school. Home canning season. Pumpkin spice lattes.
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August 5, 2019
Investments
We Invest in #TransitionReady Companies
At the most basic level, money is a tool for expressing the value of things. We also believe it’s a tool for expressing the values of our faith. That’s why we partner with Wespath to invest money for churches and agencies.
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June 18, 2019
Investments
Positive Social Purpose Lending Program
This month, members of our staff have traveled to all three of the Annual Conferences in our Episcopal Area.
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February 13, 2019
Investments
Rainy Day Funds Support the Connection
Does your church keep its rainy day savings at a local bank? If so, are they earning an acceptable rate of return?
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January 22, 2019
Investments
3 Ways We Use Our Money for Good
by Julia Frisbie, Associate Director If you’re a clergyperson with a pension, or if your church has long-term investments with Faith Foundation, chances are that your investments are being managed by Wespath.
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