A planned gift can benefit you, your loved ones, and your faith community.

Are you a church leader who needs help spreading the word about planned giving opportunities? Keep scrolling. We’ve got stuff just for you.

teaching your congregation about planned giving helps them to be generous.

  • workshops

    Faith Foundation offers free planned giving workshops when we’re invited. These can happen in person, or via whichever videoconference system your people are used to.

  • gentle reminders

    Planned giving education is a marathon, not a sprint. Churches that schedule a few “gentle reminders” each year are more likely to receive planned gifts. We’ve got word-for-word scripts to make it easier.

  • Sample bequest language

    If someone wants to include your church in their will, they may ask you what language to use. Download a brochure to share with them— it includes sample bequest language.

Got an endowment or planned giving committee that’s spinning its wheels, or ready to take things to the next level? We’ve got a resource for that. This handbook was developed by the National Association of United Methodist Foundations, and it’s designed to help committees meet their disciplinary mandate to promote planned giving.


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