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How Parishes Can Benefit from Donor Advised Funds: $325B Sits Idle Part 3 in the Series on Building Local Long-Term Stability

Donor‑Advised Funds: A Major Opportunity for Catholic Parishes August 11th, 2026 Part 3 in our long-term stability series looks at Donor Advised Funds, the fastest‑growing giving vehicle. Learn how Catholic parishes can inspire grants.

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.

2030 Strategic Plan | The Catholic Foundation of Southern MN July 27th, 2026 Discover the five priorities shaping the Catholic Foundation’s strategic plan and the progress we're making towards our goals.

Let's take a look at certificates of deposit (CDs)

The Best Way to Use CDs to Protect Your Parish’s Assets May 15th, 2026 Learn how Catholic parishes can use CDs wisely, protect short‑term funds, support local banks & build a long‑term strategy with an Investment Policy.

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.

You're Invited to Panels on Stewarding Resources in Turbulent Times

Evenings of Clarity and Confidence: Stewarding Parish Resources in a Turbulent Time January 20th, 2026 Attend upcoming free events to learn how parish leaders can navigate investing, donor behavior, & financial decision‑making with confidence today.

Work, Dignity, and the Call to Local Catholic Leadership January 9th, 2026 Explore how you can help locally to strengthen families and parishes through dignified work, local partnerships, and Catholic Social Teaching.

When the Headlines Scare Us: AI, Dignity of Work, and Stewardship in Southern Minnesota November 14th, 2025 I saw the viral “scariest chart of all time” graphic. Did you? The one that lines up the last few years of S&P 500’s surge against the collapse in U.S. job openings?

Let's take a look at cash, assets & discernment

Cash, Assets, and Discernment: A Stewardship Reflection for Uncertain Times October 22nd, 2025 Holding cash is often seen as a way to protect our ministries from risk but there is a hidden cost - inflation. Learn more about your options.

Let's take a look at interest rates, inflation and AI for Catholic orgs

What Interest Rates, Inflation and Artificial Intelligence Could Mean for Catholic Organizations September 22nd, 2025 How does the latest drop in interest rates affect how Catholic organizations should be investing? What about the future of inflation, jobs and AGI? Read on

Investigating Inflation’s Ripple Effects on Catholic Stewardship in 2026 September 8th, 2025 Reported inflation vs everyday reality. The impact of Stablecoin. And what it all could mean for Catholic organization's short and long term holdings.

Best Practices for Cemetery Fund Placement August 14th, 2025 Stewarding financial resources of cemeteries is no easy feat. We consulted Diocesan and national financial leaders for best practices on where to invest.

Tiered Rates for CFSM Managed Funds July 28th, 2025 Beginning October 2025, CFSM will employ a tiered rate schedule, designed to align with peer Catholic foundations, as well as sustain our organization. Read more.

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