The Foundation strives to be a clearing house for information and resources that will help local churches better serve members, givers, and ministries.

 

Church Office

• Sample gift receipt letters
                    in PDF format: cash, property, securities
                    in Microsoft Word: cash, property, securities
  
  
• A note regarding receipts for gifts of cash  
• Stock gift processing: form, brochure
• Electronic Funds Transfer: forms
• IRA rollover information and materials (for the 2008-2009 tax years only)

 

Communications

• Sample Narrative Budget
• Planned giving one-liners for use in newsletters
• Sample planned giving articles
• Taking pictures for publications: tips & examples
• Website ideas: www.cor.org
• Three-year calendar to promote planned giving in your congregation.

 

Sample Policies

• An introduction to planned giving & endowments.
• Sample Resolution
• Sample Endowment Program Charter
• Sample Spending Rate Policy

 

Pastors

• Download the brochure Leading Stewardship for a review of basic concepts
• Host a Resourcing Ministry seminar to get your leadership team energized

 

Church Building Projects

Download the pamphlet "Church Building Projects: A Leadership Guide" for an overview of the process outlined in the UM Book of Discipline and some helpful suggestions and resources for planning and analysis. 

 

A Foundation staff person would be delighted to assist you. Please call us at: 800-332-8238

 

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