Gratitude is one of the most powerful stewardship practices. Thoughtful and sincere thank-yous deepen donor relationships and express appreciation that builds trust, loyalty, and long-term support. Join Rev. Ruth Edens in a discussion about strategies to show every...
Most churches can have up to five generations of people present in them. Studies show that there is a diversity in the way generations approach generosity. A “one size fits all” approach to engaging givers will fall short if it does not account for those differences....
A narrative budget translates the line items of a traditional budget into a story of how your congregation makes a difference in the world. It can be a helpful tool for a stewardship campaign or annual meeting. By telling the story of our congregations’ impact, we can...
Effective story-telling leads to generosity. Stories put flesh and bones on the ministry of a congregation. Stewardship season may be the only time churches engage in the practice of testimony and miss an opportunity to encourage more storytelling from lay leaders and...
Being able to effectively communicate your purpose as a congregation is a vital step in animating generosity. Join Rev. Kent Siladi and Rev. Wendy Vander Hart to explore why your “why” connects to giving and processes to help you discover and effectively communicate...
The presentation reviews basic aspects of the treasurer, financial secretary, and trustee roles in a local congregation. We will discuss creating a “financial dashboard” to help fellow board members understand the finances of the congregation, effective ways to...
Join Rev. Rachel McDonald, Generosity Officer for OCWM and Special Mission Offerings, to learn how to confidently promote and celebrate wider giving in the UCC. Explore how a yearly cycle of Special Offering gifts provides a curriculum of generosity—already built into...
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts can turn a heavy tax burden into an opportunity for lasting impact. Johnne Syverson, CFP®, AEP®, CAP®, will explain how these life income agreements not only...
Many individuals are frustrated by the complexity and burden of taxes that overshadow their desire to make a charitable difference. This webinar simplifies the process, empowering attendees with strategies that ease tax burdens through effective charitable giving,...
The Together for Tomorrow - Planned Giving Seminar provides resources to help your congregation organize and implement a planned giving program. It introduces a set of skills and concepts, provides prompts for he development of your own policies and resources, and...