The Lutheran Community Foundation

Where to Start...

You don't have to be a charitable expert to help your clients explore the breadth of charitable giving options available today.  Use the Giving Options Tool to craft a plan that meets your client's specific giving interests and financial goals.  By answering a few simple questions, the Giving Options Tool can suggest a personalized, printable giving plan and outline all of the benefits.
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Gift Calculator

Through the Gift Calculator, you can learn more about potential income and charitable deductions available through income-producing gifts like gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.
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Gift Story

Educate and motivate potential donors with GiftStory, a tool that helps you make custom planned giving presentations in just a few steps.
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Gift Illustration Request

Request an illustration for a gift annuity or charitable remainder trust at the Lutheran Community
Foundation.
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Charitable Seminar Presentations

The LCF has two new seminars available for download, making it easy for financial representatives to present charitable giving concepts to both individuals and organizations.
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Guide to Making Gifts of Thrivent Life Insurance

A step-by-step guide for Thrivent Financial representatives who wish to create a charitable fund using life insurance.
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Video - Donors on Charitable Giving

Foundation donors describe spreading joy through charitable giving.
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Thrivent Introduction Letter

This introduction letter can be used to start a conversation with your clients about charitable giving.
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Congregational Endowment Guide

Download the Congregational Endowment Guide, a balanced, helpful overview of the issues facing a congregation as it explores creating an endowment fund.
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LiveMeeting Presentations

Review upcoming and archived LiveMeeting presentations for more ideas how the Lutheran Community Foundation can assist your clients with their charitable giving.
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