ECF Vital Practices

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

How does your endowment fit into your church’s bigger financial picture? Susan McDowell, Managing Director in ECF’s Endowment Management program, shares why it’s important to look beyond the budget.

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Do you know what your endowment funds can and can’t be used for? Anne Richardson, Managing Director in ECF's Endowment Management, walks through what fund restrictions mean and why they matter for your committee.

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When a longtime member includes your church in their will, is your church ready to receive that gift well? Read our latest blog post to find out what to have in place before the gift arrives: bit.ly/4aQ4Qti.

The February issue of the ECF newsletter is here! Read about: ECF at the upcoming EPN conference; the 2026 Lenten Resources Toolkit; a generous gift from Robert Gunn; the upcoming Fellows deadline and more! Read it here: bit.ly/4qH9hwp.

How do you stay top of mind when your donors are deciding where to give? Josh Anderson, Director in ECF’s Endowment Management program, shares how presence, storytelling, and gratitude help your church stand out.

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