This page provides key documents and resources for donors interested in establishing planned gifts.
These materials are designed to guide and support you as you consider how best to bless gospel ministry through your generosity.
For assistance, contact WELS Foundation at 800-752-8940 or email [email protected].
Stay Informed: Upcoming 2026 Monthly Webinars
WELS Foundation is pleased to provide access to the recorded webinars. We invite you to explore our upcoming webinars and topics.
January 29: Endowment Building Q&A
February 26: Using Donor Surveys in Planned Gift Marketing
March 26: The Life of a Legacy Match: Turning Inspiration Into Action
April 30: Practical Uses of AI in Gift Planning
May 28: Less Cash, More Bling: Accepting Atypical Assets
June 25: Planned Giving Marketing Q&A
July 30: Bequests Gone Bad – Ten Ways to Lose Your Charitable Bequest
August 27: QCD’s Q&A
September 24: The Right Metrics for Gift Planning
October 22: The Lead Trust Paradox: Powerful for Donors, Rare in Practice – Here’s How to Change That
November 19: Real Estate, Why Wait?
December 17: Gift Annuity Regulations and Compliance Q&A
PG Calc webinars are password-protected. For additional information, please complete the Contact Us form or contact Kyle Bartsch at [email protected].
PG Calc also offers numerous informational articles on planned giving available on its blog.
Stay up to date with Planned Giving Today, a monthly newsletter created to support you in your planned giving conversations and ministry efforts. Each issue delivers practical tips, timely insights, and expert updates to help you serve donors effectively and strengthen gospel ministry.
Current and Past Issues
Access the latest and archived newsletters below.
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2. Select WELS Foundation from the category dropdown.
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These videos help God’s people explore thoughtful ways to support gospel ministry in a manner that reflects their faith, values, and personal circumstances.
Videos to Help You Support the Ministries You Love:
Questions?
Connect with your local WELS Christian giving counselor at 800-827-5482 or [email protected].
Contact WELS Foundation at 800-752-8940 or [email protected].
WELS Foundation is pleased to provide this endowment fund media kit to help your congregation or ministry share the lasting impact of endowment giving and encourage future support for gospel ministry.
Below you’ll find resources designed to support your communication efforts, including:
Whether you are launching a new endowment fund or strengthening awareness of an existing one, these materials can help your ministry communicate the importance of faithful stewardship, legacy giving, and long-term ministry support.
The media kit also includes guidance on planned giving opportunities—such as charitable gift annuities, donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and estate gifts—that may help donors support your endowment in meaningful and tax-wise ways.
If you have questions about the media kit or would like assistance in customizing materials for your congregation or ministry, we are here to help. Please contact WELS Foundation at [email protected].