How we serve.
Fostering a culture of generosity!
Equipping leaders with the tools they need.
At UMF, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of generosity within your church or agency. Our consulting and educational services cover a wide range of financial planning and stewardship practices. By transforming the way leaders and congregations understand faith and finances, we enable you to fully leverage your financial resources for impactful ministries today and in the future. Contact your UMF today to discover how we can support your mission.
Endowment Funds
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ENDOWMENTS
We provide church and organizational leaders with the tools and knowledge to effectively promote and grow endowments, ensuring a sustainable financial foundation that supports your ministry’s long-term goals.
Planned Giving Strategies
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PLANNED GIVING
Our team will guide leaders in understanding and implementing planned giving options, enabling congregants to make meaningful contributions that align with their financial and philanthropic objectives, thereby securing your church’s future.
Comprehensive Training Sessions
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY
SAVING GRACE
Through various training sessions, we empower leaders with the skills and confidence to navigate complex financial landscapes, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that benefit their church and community.
Why the United Methodist Foundation?
Putting You First
We’ve been dedicated to supporting pastors and their congregations by offering tailored resources, consulting, training, marketing strategies, and interactive workshops. Our goal is to provide clear, candid guidance on what’s truly required to transform a vision into a thriving, disciple-making ministry.
Shared Values in Faith-Based Financial Planning
Our foundation specializes in financial strategies that align with your faith values, ensuring that your investments support and enhance your mission and ethical standards.
Customized Stewardship Solutions
We offer personalized consulting and educational services that cater to the unique needs of your church or organization, helping you maximize the ministry impact of your financial resources both now and for future generations.
Proven Track Record
With years of experience and a history of helping churches and organizations grow their financial health, we have the knowledge and tools to guide you towards sustainable and effective financial management.
The United Methodist Foundation, Inc. partners with SEI, a leading asset manager with more than 435 clients worldwide*, including 23 community foundations. Through this partnership, SEI serves as an extension of the UMF staff, providing world-class investment expertise and constant focus on managing the charitable funds entrusted to us. The firm works directly with the staff and the UMF Investment Committee, which focuses on strategy and establishes policies that guide SEI’s activity.
Get started today!
We’ll put together a customized plan for your church or organization and work with you to establish a source of income and ways to impact the future. Partner with us to achieve your ministry goals.
Frequently asked questions
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