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October Foundation Forum - October 29th and 30th 2025
YEAR-END GIVING - A Guide For Churches and Individuals
Almost 15% of a church’s budget can come in the final month of the year. How? By inviting people to invest in your ministry vision. Are you ready to do that this year?
From the other perspective, many people want to make a difference with an end of the year donation but don’t know how or which way might have the biggest impact.
During this webinar, Gary Melville, Foundation Development Consultant and Pam DiMartino, Foundation CFO, will explore both perspectives in a way that all benefit.
There are two opportunities to attend:
(you only need to attend one!)
Click here to register for Wednesday, October 29th at 12:30pm.
Click here to register for Thursday, October 30th at 7:00pm.
Topics to cover include:
- Knowing the purpose for the church’s end of the year gift invitation.
- Communicating effectively and efficiently about the invitation.
- Giving your gift the greatest impact.
- Turning a one-time gift into something that continues to give for years to come.
Introducing a new program:
Putting Your House in Order!
Take the stress out of estate planning with this step-by-step program designed to bring peace of mind. Whether you're organizing important documents, assigning guardianship, planning for pet care, or ensuring your legacy, this guide simplifies the process. It’s never too early—or too late—to get started!
Reach out to Pam DiMartino or David Abbott with any questions!
This process can be tailored to your church or organization, fill out the following form to start the process!
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Your Ministry Partner.
For more than twenty-five years, the United Methodist Foundation of New England has served churches, agencies, clergy, and individuals within the New England Conference.
We strengthen the financial capacity of churches and agencies through stewardship services, planned giving resources, socially responsible investment management, loans, capital campaigns and grants.
We equip clergy to be more effective in serving Christ and the church through personal and life planning workshops, consultations, pastoral resources, and leadership development.
We encourage individuals to live and give as faithful trustees of God's generosity through stewardship services and gift planning.