This season fills our calendars with activities and our hearts with thankfulness, for loved ones and for the many blessings God bestows on us every day. All of us at the ELCA Foundation are especially thankful for you and for the steadfast kindness and unwavering commitment you show the ELCA and its ministries all year long.
This time of year inspires many of us to make gifts to the ministries we care about most. A gift to your congregation, your synod or an ELCA ministry through the ELCA Foundation will not only make a lasting impact but may also allow you to enjoy tax benefits before the year ends. The articles below explore some of the options available to you, along with other factors to consider as you continue your journey of generosity. As always, I am here to answer any questions you have along the way.
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| SMART WAYS TO GIVE BEFORE 2023 ENDS |
| Get the inside scoop on our best methods for making an impact with a year-end gift while saving on taxes. |
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| 7 CRITICAL THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU GIVE |
| There's more to giving than writing a check. Find out how your generosity can be even more powerful. Some items on our list may surprise you. |
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| WATCH OUR LATEST WEBINAR |
| On Tuesday, Oct. 17, ELCA members and supporters joined the ELCA Foundation and Stelter for “Planning Your Legacy,” a webinar that provided insight into estate planning and charitable giving strategies in today’s evolving landscape. Below is a recording of that webinar. We invite you to watch it and see for yourself how you can take steps toward leaving a legacy that endures for generations to come. |
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| MINISTRY GROWTH FUND |
| Designed specifically for congregations, synods, seminaries and other affiliates of the ELCA, the Ministry Growth Fund is a long-term, stable and socially responsible endowment fund that provides distributions to grow ministry, now and well into the future. Individuals may participate in the fund by opening a named endowment or donor-advised fund. Learn more.
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| MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: ELCA GOOD GIFTS |
| Shopping for someone who has everything they need? Check out ELCA Good Gifts and choose from 50 charitable gifts to give in honor of friends or loved ones this Christmas. From goats to water wells, there’s something for everyone on your list. Each gift makes a difference in the world and shares the love of Christ with our neighbors in need. |
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