We offer a variety of programs and services to help your church get the most from available financial resources

INVESTMENT AND FUND MANAGEMENT

Professional investment of church funds has been a popular service of the Foundation since 1982. Currently, over 300 congregations have chosen to have us professionally manage their endowment funds, memorial funds, building and capital accounts, and numerous other designated accounts.

Most importantly, we offer the best in fiduciary responsibility, social accountability, and quality investments within the parameters established by the church itself.

Click here to discover the investment options available to your church through The Foundation.

CREATIVE GIFT-GIVING SEMINARS

The Foundation's program staff, as well as trained volunteer consultants, are available to present clinics and programs at your church on a wide variety of topics, including: Christian estate planning, creating a personal will, and other planned giving issues.

STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION

Through our consulting and publishing ministries, we serve as the primary stewardship arm of the United Methodist Church in Michigan. We provide experienced resourcing from information gathered during our more than 2,000 consultations with churches of all kinds and sizes.

Click here for more about the education programs offered by the Stewardship Foundation of Michigan.

CAPITAL PROJECT CONSULTATION

We have assisted over 200 congregations in planning, financing and funding capital acquisitions for a variety of projects, such as: new construction, renovations, and organ acquisition. The Foundation has played a vital role in enabling churches to raise over $25 million for capital projects during the past several years.

LOCAL CHURCH FINANCE

Whether it is providing direction of an annual budget campaign, training finance volunteers, or trouble shooting in problematic situations, the Foundation staff is available to work with churches on financial tasks of any kind.

ENDOWMENT DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION

Healthy congregations are receiving a growing portion of operating income from endowment earnings. The Foundation can show you how to organize to participate in this enormous opportunity.

To help you with endowment planning, we have created the following sample documents that can be downloaded. Each document provides information to help you in your planning and execution of an endowment. click on the link icop to download and view.

Endowment Fund General Policies

Endowment Fund Charter

Endowment Spending Policy

Endowment Statement of Investment Policy, Objectives & Guidelines for Local Church Endowment Funds
 

Endowment Fund Grant Request Process

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Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about how your church can take advantage of these and other exciting programs to generate more income for your ministry.