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Growing an Endowment
- Many of our older members have lived a very conservative life and have
saved and accumulated over the years. Most do not consider themselves
to be wealthy but many have significant net worth. Many of these
members have a deep love for their church but, because they are on a
fixed income, are unable to give at the same level they did in years
past. There are many things a church can do to encourage more bequest
giving. Those would include:
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Encouraging members to consider the church in their estate
planning.
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Create an Endowment Fund to receive, protect and manage
such gifts. Having an Endowment Fund provides the donor with a sense of
trust and assurance that their gift will be properly managed and
protected.
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Educate the congregation on the importance of having a
will and the benefits of other gifting tools available to them.
Approximately 70% of Americans die without a will. Most of the
remaining 30% have never been asked to add their church to their will.
We can help you develop a plan to encourage gifts from both groups.
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