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March 14, 2023
Planned Giving
Faithful planning, faithful giving
Emily Leslie was a faithful United Methodist her entire life. Her faith was forged and nurtured in her younger years at White Salmon UMC. She raised her family at Pioneer UMC in Walla Walla.
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November 3, 2021
Planned Giving
You asked: safeguarding the intended purpose of my gift
Dear Foundation, I want to give money to my church for a specific project, but I’ve been holding on to it because our current pastor doesn’t share my priorities and won’t spend it the way they should.
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October 12, 2021
Planned GivingStewardship
All Saint's Day Resources
As you plan ahead for stewardship season, we hope you’ll find time to be intentional about celebrating All Saints Sunday on October 31st or November 7th this year.
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April 2, 2020
Planned GivingEndowments
A Pledge That Carries On
Doug McKay’s life ran parallel to Wesley UMC. His parents were founding members. When he was a teen, the church met in a schoolhouse.
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February 18, 2020
Planned GivingEndowments
You Asked: What to do with an undesignated bequest?
Dear Foundation, Our church just received an undesignated bequest. We’re thrilled, but we don’t have a policy in place about what to do with it!
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November 12, 2019
Planned Giving
Beyond Bequests: 3 Planned Gifts that Help Now
Most planned gifts don’t benefit the church until after a beloved member passes away.
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July 24, 2019
Planned Giving
Multi-Generation Generosity
Harland and Rose kept the money they earned in a household account. As a banker, Rose managed the family finances with precision. Harland, a WWII Navy veteran and carpenter, thrived on the art of the deal.
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May 30, 2019
Planned Giving
8 Steps for a Planned Giving Conversation
We all know that planned giving is important for your church’s finances. Aside from regular, gentle reminders, the best way for your church to receive a planned gift is to ask for it.
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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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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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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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