Discerning Your Gift

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 CORINTHIANS 9:7

At Divine Redeemer, we often speak of financial support in terms of three horizons: today, tomorrow and eternity. Today giving is our weekly giving; tomorrow giving is for the Forward in Our Story, All for His Glory Capital Campaign and eternity giving is for our Endowment Fund.

As you consider your gift to the campaign, please pray the campaign prayer, reflect on the blessings God has bestowed upon you and then, as the Lord so moves you, respond as a grateful steward.

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

LUKE 6:38

Checks and Cash | Gifts made by cash, check or credit card are convenient and provide an immediate benefit to Divine Redeemer. Credit card and ACH payments can be set up online at drlc.org/pledge. Make sure to indicate that your payment is for the Capital Campaign in the memo line of any checks.

Company Matching Gifts | Many companies match charitable gifts of current or retired employees and spouses. Please inquire with your employer to see if your campaign gift qualifies for a match.

Gifts of Securities – Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds | Charitable gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds held for at least one year offer tax advantages. You receive a tax deduction for the full market value, without paying capital gains tax. Selling depreciated stock allows deductions for both the charitable gift and capital loss. For more information on utilizing stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, contact the Divine Redeemer office.

Donor Advised Funds | The Internal Revenue Service allows your donoradvised fund to make a grant in support of a non-binding commitment, including the Forward in Our Story, All for His Glory Capital Campaign.

Planned Gifts | Planned Gifts provide opportunities to make a meaningful commitment to the campaign now as part of your financial and estate planning. Such gifts can allow donors to accomplish charitable giving goals and take advantage of tax laws. Opportunities may include:

• Bequests from a will or a living trust

• Life insurance

• Real estate

• Designating Divine Redeemer as a beneficiary (for example, brokerage transfer on death agreement, retirement account or life insurance beneficiaries)

• Various trust options (for example, a charitable lead trust)

Gifts in Kind |

In some cases, households may determine that the best way for them to support a significant fundraising campaign for a building project is to provide materials and/or labor to assist in construction, known as a gift in kind. If you are interested in giving to the campaign through one of these methods, please contact the church office.

For questions or assistance setting up your pledge, please contact Renee Kandler at renee.kandler@drlc.org or Gail Arnold at gail.arnold@drlc.org/262-367-8400.