Promote Legacy Giving
Legacy giving is an important part of your overall giving plan.
Below you will find Facebook posts, sample emails, letters, and bulletin and pulpit announcements.
Social Media
Facebook Post - Bridge the Gap
Endowment Funds will help us bridge the gap between just maintaining our mission and ensuring our mission thrives well into the future.
Did you know our parish has an endowment fund set up to help diversify the parish’s income? Donations made to our endowment fund earn interest each year, and help reduce dependency on offertory, to help fund ministries, programs, as well as unplanned capital expenditures and maintenance.
We currently have $XX,XXX in this fund. Click the link to support the parish and ensure our mission thrives well into the future.
(Insert endowment giving link)
Facebook Post - Leave a Legacy
You have an opportunity to leave a Legacy at our parish. Make a gift that keeps on giving well into the future.
Why wait? Take action now. Just like any savings plan, beginning now can lay the groundwork for a strong parish. An endowment fund can be set up with as little as $1,000 or you can begin contributing to an endowment fund we already established. Click this link to give Now!
Insert link to endowment fund
Facebook Post - Endowed Funds
Endowed funds secure the future of our ministries & programs.
Endowed funds will help us stabilize our finances and relieve pressure on the offertory collection to cover all of our expenses. Set up an endowment today or consider contributing to an endowment we have established. It’s convenient, safe and easy to set up. Click the link to give now or contact the parish office to establish your own fund.
Insert link to parish endowment fund and parish contact information
Bulletin Insert
Bulletin Insert / Flyer
Download the flyer below. You have a few options for editing the flyer to best suit your needs. Click the "flyer Download" button to get a PDF version. This version can be printed as is, or if you have the capability, you can edit the flyer using a PDF editor. We also included a Canva template link. Click "Get Canva Template" to be directed to Canva where you can edit the flyer online. If all this is too much, just ask your Regional Director and we can edit the document for you! We are here to help!
Letters & Emails
Pastor Letters & Emails
Your parishioners love to hear from you!
Click below to download two versions of letters that can be used as emails or a traditional letters to be mailed to your parishioners. The letters are a Word document for easy editing.
Do you need help with the printing and mailing of letters? We can help. Just contact your Regional Director and we can help edit, print and mail letters!
Commitment Form
Legacy League Commitment Form & Bequest Provision
After you have been promoting legacy giving, its best to hear from your parishioners on how they intend to support the parish through legacy gifts. This form will give you the information you need to thank your parishioners for their support.
Include this form in letters, bulletins or publish it on your website.
Bulletin Announcements
Bulletin Announcements
Sometimes bulletin announcements are the best way to reach your parishioners. Click below to download five announcements you can use to highlight legacy giving.
Legacy Program
Legacy Giving Program
Are you ready to focus on legacy giving? If so, take a look at the below linked PowerPoint. It will give you an idea of some of the methods you can implement at your parish to boost legacy giving.
As always your Regional Director is here to help strategize, and organize a legacy giving plan at your parish.
Newsletters
Legacy Giving Newsletters
Are you looking to spread awareness of legacy giving? If so, take a look at the below-linked PDFs of published newsletters. It will give you an idea of some of the materials used to promote legacy giving at your parish.
Please contact your Regional Director to plan a conversation around legacy giving and the impact a newsletter can make.
Do you have questions about legacy giving? It's hard to know everything, so we are here to help you with all of your questions.
For more information about establishing a legacy gift at your parish or other legacy gift questions, please contact the Advancement Department at 410-547-5594.
For more information about the Catholic Community Foundation Visit: https://ccfmd.org
For articles about legacy giving, check out the Catholic Community Foundation Blog!