Planned giving is for everyone and a great way to leave a legacy long after you are gone. Billy McCarthy, Director of Development for the Foundation, shares both planned giving options and possible tax advantages that are available. Options for planned giving include: leaving a church as a beneficiary in a will, life insurance policy, retirement account, and creating […]
Year End Giving 2025
Americans gave $592.50 billion to charities in 2025 (Giving USA 2024 report) Year end giving is significant for most churches and nonprofits by providing approximately 24-47% of annual giving in November and December and 12% of annual giving in the last three days of the year (NeonOne). As you plan for the end of the […]
2025 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 […]
Understanding Clergy Taxes
Understanding Clergy Taxes • February 2026 (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 […]
Giving Metrics That Matter
Giving Metrics That Matter • December 2025 (Online Webinar) We are excited to welcome back Generis experts Chris Stovall and Broderick Santiago! Looking at spreadsheets filled with statistics and numbers can be overwhelming and lead to the all too common question: what do the numbers say? In this webinar, Chris and Broderick will guide us through understanding the key […]
All Saints Day Resources 2025
All Saints Day is a chance to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives and legacy of those who have gone on before us. We are blessed to be able to provide the 2025 All Saints Day resource kit to enhance planning for this special service. This year, consider providing an opportunity for your congregation to honor these saints by making a […]
Pastor Appreciation Month 2025
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Through your continued partnership, we are blessed to be able to faithfully provide services, ministries, and free resources to churches, organizations, and individuals. Pastor Appreciation (generally the second Sunday in October) is a chance to show gratitude for all of the ways pastors lead, care for, and pour into each of our […]
Annual Stewardship Resources 2025
Through your continued partnership, we are blessed to be able to faithfully provide services, ministries, and free resources to churches, organizations, and individuals. Last year, we launched the Annual Stewardship Resource Kit as a new resource provided by the UM Foundation. This year, we are excited to announce the new theme: Grow! As we enter the […]
The Shepherd’s Fund: Medical Expenses for Retired Clergy
The Shepherd’s Fund: Medical Expenses for Retired Clergy • November 2025 (Online Webinar) The Shepherd’s Fund was established by a generous donor to bless retired Methodist clergy and their spouses, widows, and widowers who have faithfully served Christ and His Church. The Shepherd’s Fund provides private financial assistance when a medical or life stage crisis […]
Strategies for Nurturing a Culture of Generosity
Strategies for Nurturing a Culture of Generosity • October 2025 (Online Webinar) Acclaimed authors and affiliates of Lewis Center for Church Leadership Lovett H. Weems, Jr. and Ann A. Michel will be with us for a webinar on October 30 at 11am! Don’t miss a chance to learn from these amazing individuals and authors of […]
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