Marketing Ideas

Bailout Package includes Extension of IRA Rollover Provision

thelcf — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:28:57 -0500

As you are most likely aware, the President signed the historic $700 billion economic bailout plan Friday, October 3^rd. While the primary purpose of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was to authorize government purchase of mortgaged-backed securities, the Act also contains some incentives for charitable giving. From a gift-planning perspective, the most important was the extension of the IRA charitable rollover, which was first included in the 2006 Pension Protection Act and expired at the end of 2007. The rollover has now been extended through the end of 2009.

Don't Forget about the Simplest Planned Gift

thelcf — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:48:18 -0500

Check out this great article from GuideStar Newsletter:

"Planned giving" can be as easy as suggesting donors give stocks.

LCF 'Bird Man' Poster Available

thelcf — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:25:01 -0500

The Lutheran Community Foundation now has posters available, to promote charitable giving.

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.

New Newsletter / Bulletin Inserts on Gift Annuities

thelcf — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:44:04 -0600

As donors consider the many chaitable giving options available today, personal financial needs and interests should be balanced with charitable intentions. A charitable gift annuity through the Lutheran Community Foundation offers a simple solution for many.

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.

Our Most Successful Marketing Activity

thelcf — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

What activities has your organization carried out to promote your endowment fund in the last twelve months?
Which of those activities were the most successful? Which were disappointing?
Which activities would you repeat?
Which required the greatest investment of time and energy? Which the least?

New Federal Law Can Grow Your Endowment

thelcf — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500

On Thursday, August 17, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was signed into law. In brief, members of your congregation or organization who meet the criteria can make gifts from their IRAs to your organizational endowment fund at the Lutheran Community Foundation. This act allows participants of traditional and Roth IRAs to make direct transfers from such plans to qualified public charities without having to take such distributions into their taxable income.

Ways to Give Booklet

thelcf — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Charitable giving today includes a variety of options that go beyond direct gifts of cash, and each option offers its own advantages and considerations. The Ways to Give booklet for endowment funds includes detailed information about assets and tools supporters can use to give to your endowment fund at the Foundation, as well as a gift form

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: