Implementation Manual for a Local Church Planned Giving Program

by J. Donald Elam

Contents
Chapter One. Demographics and Church Financing: The Handwriting on the Wall9
Chapter Two. The Planned Giving Ministry15
Chapter Three. Planned Charitable Gifts: What They Are and Do 27
Chapter Four. Ten Steps for a successful Planned Gift Program 57
Chapter Five. Policies for Planned Giving Administration 75
Chapter Six. Capital Gifts, Endowment, and Trust Funds 85
Chapter Seven. Laying the Groundwork with Planned Giving Seminars 97
Chapter Eight. The Personal Interview107
About the Author116
Index117