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Know Donors & Think Long Term Part 2 in the Series on Building Local Long-Term Stability Building Long-Term Stability: Know Your Donors and Think Long Term August 4th, 2026 Part 2 of our long‑term stability series reviews giving trends, generational behaviors, and why endowments are vital for the future of Catholic parishes. Bequests Rose Nearly 20% in 2025. The Reason Parishes Need to Act Now on Planned Giving Bequests Jumped Nearly 20%: Parishes Must Act on Wealth Transfer July 31st, 2026 Bequests surged 19.7% last year, signaling the start of the $124 trillion wealth transfer. Learn why planned giving matters & how the Foundation helps. Download the Toolkit for Parish Endowments Local Parish Endowment Toolkit Strengthens Parishes for Generations July 29th, 2026 Parish endowments provide lasting support for ministries, facilities, and outreach. Learn how endowments strengthen stewardship and how to start one in your parish. Foundation Services Building Your Endowment Endowment Fundraising Services | Catholic Foundation of So MN July 6th, 2026 Read how the Foundation helps parishes build endowments through planning, major donor engagement, mass fundraising, gift processing & marketing support. How to Update Your Parish on Endowment Progress How to Update Your Parish on Endowment Progress June 16th, 2026 Learn simple, effective ways to update your parish on endowment growth, impact & stewardship from Catholic Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Williams. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Impact Grows in Our Diocese CGS Grows Impact in Our Diocese: Pax Christi & Rebecca Gust June 2nd, 2026 See how Montessori‑based catechesis is renewing youth ministries across the Diocese of Winona‑Rochester through support of a Seeds of Faith Endowment grant. Priest Retirement: IRA vs Endowment How a Priest Can Protect Retirement Funds & Leave a Legacy How Clergy Can Protect Their Retirement Funds & Leave a Legacy May 26th, 2026 Learn why clergy need personal retirement accounts & how Foundation‑held endowments help clergy create lasting support for their favorite Catholic causes. Why Parishes Need a Long-Term Plan for Legacy Gifts Why Parishes Need a Long-Term Plan for Legacy Gifts May 11th, 2026 Many parishes rely on legacy gifts to get by. Learn why long‑term planning matters & practical advice for how to use estate gifts to build lasting stability. Beneficiary Fund vs Agency Fund: What’s the Difference & Which is the Right Fit for You? Agency Funds vs Beneficiary Funds: Which Is Right for Your Parish? March 30th, 2026 Learn the differences between Foundation‑Owned Beneficiary Funds and Agency Funds to help your parish, school, or cemetery protect and grow its resources. Bequests Types, Language & How to Use the Foundation to Leave a Bequest to Your Beneficiary The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota’s Bequest Language February 25th, 2026 Create a lasting Catholic legacy by making a bequest through the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota and choosing the parish or ministry you wish to support. Why We Can't Wait Until Tomorrow to Talk about Planned Giving Why We Can’t Wait Until Tomorrow to Talk About Planned Giving February 12th, 2026 Learn why planned giving is essential for parish stability and practice tips for how priests can guide parishioners toward simple, meaningful legacy gifts. Sebastian Modarelli attends CMAA conference with Seeds of Faith grant to learn Gregorian Chant. Seeds of Faith Enables Gregorian Chant, Elevates Liturgy August 18th, 2025 Sebastian Modarelli uses Seeds of Faith- Faith Formation grant to attend Church Music Association of America to learn Gregorian Chant. Parish endowments What is a Parish Endowment & Why it Matters July 28th, 2025 Imagine a gift that gives in perpetuity! Learn more about what an endowment is & how it can help Catholic organizations sustain long term missions.