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7 Things to Do Before You Ask

May 15, 2019

Planned Giving

7 Things to Do Before You Ask

If you’ve ever felt nervous about asking for planned gifts for your church, you’re not alone. But it can make such a big difference to your ministry that it’s worth pushing through the discomfort and doing it anyway.

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6 Characteristics of People Who Make Planned Gifts

April 25, 2019

Planned Giving

6 Characteristics of People Who Make Planned Gifts

If your church appreciates the importance of planned giving and is giving its members regular, gentle reminders, you’re already ahead of the curve.

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8 Easy Planned Giving Reminders

April 12, 2019

Planned Giving

8 Easy Planned Giving Reminders

Once you’ve decided to be more intentional about planned giving at your church, where should you start? The best way to help your church receive more major gifts and bequests is to give your congregation consistent, gentle reminders.

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5 Reasons to Talk about Planned Giving

March 25, 2019

Planned Giving

5 Reasons to Talk about Planned Giving

A planned gift is any gift above and beyond a person’s usual pledge that requires careful thought and planning ahead of time.

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Pre-Tax Giving

March 16, 2019

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Pre-Tax Giving

Love it or hate it (or just scratch your head at it), the new tax law has changed the way that a lot of us are filing our taxes this spring.

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March 11, 2019

Bishop's Missional Endowment Fund

To empower the PNW Conference Bishop to respond to unanticipated and immediate financial needs of organizations, initiatives, churches, and persons as they attract or request her/his support.

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March 11, 2019

Legacy Of Leadership

United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries Legacy of Leadership Fund

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March 11, 2019

Blog Post Title Three

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

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March 11, 2019

Blog Post Title Four

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

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Rainy Day Funds Support the Connection

February 13, 2019

Investments

Rainy Day Funds Support the Connection

Does your church keep its rainy day savings at a local bank? If so, are they earning an acceptable rate of return?

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3 Ways We Use Our Money for Good

January 22, 2019

Investments

3 Ways We Use Our Money for Good

by Julia Frisbie, Associate Director If you’re a clergyperson with a pension, or if your church has long-term investments with Faith Foundation, chances are that your investments are being managed by Wespath.

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A Legacy at Tigard UMC

July 1, 2018

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A Legacy at Tigard UMC

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1273"] Maggie Webber and her four children pose for a photo in their Easter finery. Bill is behind the camera. As an engineer, he was a meticulous family photographer.

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