Resources

Safe and Healthy Congregations Webinar

thelcf — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:23:14 -0600

Stop Teen Dating Violence Before it Starts: How to Keep Teens Safe
Presenter: Rev. Lizann Bassham
These monthly training webinars address issues surrounding domestic violence, and focus on safe and healthy individuals and congregations. They are available free of charge, through a Lutheran Community Foundation grant to FaithTrust Institute. Register Now!

Safe and Healthy Congregations Webinar

thelcf — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:23:14 -0600

Bequest Tool Kit

thelcf — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:25:07 -0500

The LCF Bequest Tool Kit is designed to help you grow these planned gifts. It includes sample bequest language, sample letters to potential donors, sample newsletter articles, follow-up postcards and more.

Starting a Planned Giving Program

thelcf — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:01:50 -0500

Is starting a planned giving program a priority item on your organization's strategic plan? Has it been on your plan for more than two years? What are you waiting for?

Marketing the Endowment: Roles and Responsibilities

thelcf — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:14:47 -0500

One of the biggest challenges in marketing a congregational endowment is deciding “who does what.” It’s an important question because the person or group delivering a message can have a large influence over how the message is received. You can find information on this and other topics related to marketing your endowment in our Congregational Endowment Guide.

Online Giving Options Tool Makes Gift Planning Easy

thelcf — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:34:35 -0600

There are a wide variety of charitable giving options available today. The Lutheran Community Foundation's new online Giving Options Tool makes it easy to learn more about various options and craft a plan that meets potential donors' specific giving interests and financial goals.

On-line Gift Option Training for Endowment Committees & Advisors

thelcf — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The Lutheran Community Foundation is hosting a LIVE MEETING on
"Ways to Give to Endowment Funds"
Thursday, November 9th, from Noon to 1 p.m. (central).

Newsletter / Bulletin Articles

thelcf — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The following articles can be used in your organization’s newsletter or bulletin to promote giving to your endowment fund at the Lutheran Community Foundation:

Gift Calculator

thelcf — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Through the Gift Calculator, you can learn more about potential income and charitable deductions available through income-producing gifts.

Sample Bylaws

thelcf — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:45:40 -0500

In response to requests from congregations for endowment fund bylaws, the Lutheran Community Foundation has prepared the following Sample Bylaws.