June 16, 2021
Investments
Should You Be Worried About Inflation Right Now?
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News
March 10, 2021
Stewardship
Have You Set Up Online Giving Yet?
By Cesie Delve Scheuermann Oregon-Idaho Conference stewardship consultant Originally published February 26, 2021 I recently got one of those emails that I love receiving: “I’m retiring soon and I’d like to set up the person who follows me…
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December 14, 2020
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
The Northwest United Methodist Foundation is now Faith Foundation Northwest! This video from Christmas 2020 features Foundation staff in outdoor scenes across the northwest delivering the following message. Tom: Hi.
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November 30, 2020
Survey Results
Two months ago, we invited you to participate in a survey about what’s most important. 159 people took the time to respond. Thank you so much!
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July 9, 2020
Stewardship
Discussing Stewardship in a New Appointment
This month we are praying for pastors who are getting to know new congregations while social distancing. An appointment change can be stressful even without accounting for the physical and emotional strain of the pandemic.
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May 20, 2020
Endowments
Remembering the Wyckoffs
Burl Wyckoff and Aloha Maw met when they were teenagers at the United Methodist Church in Nyssa, Oregon. Burl was three years older, and four years ahead in school, on track to graduate at age 17.
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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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April 2, 2020
Planned GivingEndowments
A Pledge That Carries On
Doug McKay’s life ran parallel to Wesley UMC. His parents were founding members. When he was a teen, the church met in a schoolhouse.
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March 13, 2020
Zoom for pastors and church leaders
Even when worship is cancelled, church leaders are still called to make critical decisions together. Videoconference tools make it possible to hold meetings from home.
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February 18, 2020
Planned GivingEndowments
You Asked: What to do with an undesignated bequest?
Dear Foundation, Our church just received an undesignated bequest. We’re thrilled, but we don’t have a policy in place about what to do with it!
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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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December 2, 2019
Stewardship
Year-End Giving Resources
December is one of the busiest seasons for church leaders, and it’s easy to put fundraising on the back burner. But the truth is, if you’re not making a year-end-appeal, you’re leaving money on the table.
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