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October 24, 2025

3 Ways to Promote Legacy Giving on All Saints Day

By Cesie Delve Scheuermann, consultant in grant writing and stewardship/development, Institutional Investment Services, Originally published October 22, 2025, on UMOI.org and cesiescheuermann.com Did you feel that cold air this morning?

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Remembering and Honoring Darrell Lowe

September 24, 2025

Remembering and Honoring Darrell Lowe

With deep gratitude and sadness, Faith Foundation Northwest remembers the life and service of our beloved board member and friend, Darrell Lowe, who passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 89.

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Faith in Action: Parsonage Electrification Advances Our Carbon Commitments

September 2, 2025

Faith in Action: Parsonage Electrification Advances Our Carbon Commitments

At Faith Foundation Northwest, we know that generosity and stewardship can transform our ministries and communities. We recently got to see firsthand that it can also transform the spaces we share and homes that we make.

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A Fond farewell to Dalcetta

July 21, 2025

A Fond farewell to Dalcetta

This month we are saying a fond farewell to Dalcetta Palepale, who has served on our staff as Outreach and Development Specialist since November of 2023.

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Grants for energy-efficient building upgrades

October 2, 2024

Grants for energy-efficient building upgrades

Nonprofits are now eligible to apply for up to $100,000 in federal funding for energy-efficient building upgrades through the Building Upgrades Inspiring Local Transformation (BUILT Nonprofits) program.

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Pledge Campaign Best Practices

October 1, 2024

Stewardship

Pledge Campaign Best Practices

What do successful pledge campaigns have in common?

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Mini Grants for Mission

September 4, 2024

Planned Giving

Mini Grants for Mission

Faith Foundation Northwest is thrilled to announce a new mini-grant program, through which faith communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply for $1,000-$3,000 of unrestricted funding to help them carry out…

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Pledge Campaign: should you D-I-Y, buy the book, or hire a pro?

August 1, 2024

Stewardship

Pledge Campaign: should you D-I-Y, buy the book, or hire a pro?

We often get asked which type of pledge campaign we recommend. There are a lot of options, and one size doesn’t fit all. Join us for a free webinar on pledge campaign best practices on September 18, 2024!

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Faith Foundation NW Prepares for Summer 2024 Board Retreat

August 1, 2024

Faith Foundation NW Prepares for Summer 2024 Board Retreat

Ellensburg, WA - August 1, 2024 - Faith Foundation Northwest is excited to announce its upcoming 2024 Summer Board Retreat, set to take place at Lazy F, a UMC Camp in Ellensburg, WA, from August 7-9.

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Grants for Heat Pumps in Washington Parsonages

July 16, 2024

Grants for Heat Pumps in Washington Parsonages

Contact: Dalcetta Palepale, Program Administrator, dalcetta@faith.foundation, 509-782-2954 July 16, 2024, Cashmere, WA – Faith Foundation Northwest has been selected by the Washington State Department of Commerce to receive a $519,300…

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GREEN ENERGY GRANTS FOR CHURCHES IN OREGON

June 6, 2024

GREEN ENERGY GRANTS FOR CHURCHES IN OREGON

Church trustees: take note as funding from the Inflation Reduction Act trickles down through state and local governments.

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April 25, 2024

Gifts of Real Estate

Turning property into a gift can reduce tax liability while increasing income and supporting ministries.

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