Start a tradition of generosity this year with a donor advised fund (DAF). This is a great way to manage all your charitable giving in one place, practice generosity, and teach younger generations the importance of philanthropy by involving them in distribution recommendations every year. A donor advised fund has several appealing benefits as an […]
Ministry and Mission Continues through Foundation Board
The Foundation is a unique financial ministry of planned giving, investment management, donor development, financial education, and more, serving historically Wesleyan churches, individuals, and organizations. Our work is enhanced by a wonderful Board of Directors, made up of lay and clergy members, and their vast knowledge and experience in areas of investing, banking, insurance, marketing, […]
Upcoming 2025 Game Changing Leadership Webinars
“Thank you and the Foundation for offering such an informative webinar. I really enjoyed and learned from Chris’ and Broderick’s comments and information. It has challenged me to grow in my faith and give generously in all aspects of my life.” Ann Pearson at Fairhope UMC Game Changing Leadership events focus on a variety of […]
2023 Annual Report
The Foundation has continued to grow the number of our relationships with churches and donors and, as a result, has grown funds that support hundreds of ministries. In 2023, our Foundation was entrusted with $121,035,941.35 million ($132,127,428.53 million as of 9/30/2024) and disbursed millions back into ministry, missions, buildings, education, and so much more. Assets […]
Game Changing Leadership: The Offering Moment
The Offering Moment • March 2025 (Online Webinar) When we can connect our giving to life change and see how our dollars are making an impact on God’s Kingdom, we are more likely to give more or even for the first time. Most churches have some kind of offering, whether plates are passed, strategically placed, […]
Game Changing Leadership Understanding Clergy Taxes
Understanding Clergy Taxes • February 2025 (Online Webinar) Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like Social Security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy and finding a preparer who does can save you substantially in […]
Game Changing Leadership: Engaging New Givers
Engaging New Givers • January 2025 (Online Webinar) We need more of our people to give! How do we get new givers without feeling like we’re begging and/or nagging them to start giving? All too often, there is tension between those who are faithful in their giving and those who aren’t. The tension only grows […]
2024 Holiday and Year End Giving Resources
As we enter into the holiday season, we are excited to offer a resource kit for Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, Advent, Christmas, and Year-End Giving! Through your continued partnership, we are blessed to be able to faithfully provide services, ministries, and free resources to churches, organizations, and individuals. We are praying for your church as you prepare during this […]
How Year-End Giving Can Benefit Your Church
Americans gave $471.44 billion to charities in 2020, up 5.1%1 and $557.16 billion in 2023.4 Year-end giving is significant for most churches and nonprofits by providing approximately 30% of annual giving in December alone and 10% of annual giving in the last three days of the year.1 Total giving has increased by $43.73 billion between […]
Game Changing Leadership: Your Website and Giving
Your Website and Giving • November 2024 (Online Webinar) Most every church, and probably your church, has a giving page/portal on its website. In this webinar, we will explore how transactional versus transformational your giving page and portals are. We will also examine the sequences that typically occur through online giving and share ideas for […]
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