Resources for Congregations

Alaska Synod Computer and Internet Policy

Alaska Synod Gift Acceptance Policy

Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Leaders (pdf)
Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Leaders (Word)

Salary Compensation Worksheet for Rostered Leaders (Excel)

ELCA Will and Trust Workbook

ELCA Guide for Estate Planning

Updating Your Constitution

Cheat Sheet for Updating Your Constitution

Background Check Authorization Form

Staff Evaluation Form

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Sexual Misconduct Response Brochure

Sample Ethics Policy for Congregations

Memorials and Resolutions

Parish Transitions Brochure

Records Retention Guide

PLU Archives

2025 Prayer Partners

For Treasurers and Finance Committees

Financial Best Practices for Congregations

Handling Financial Matters in Congregations

Congregational Treasurer's Financial and Accounting Guide

Congregational Audit Guide

Model Audit Committee Charter

Internal Control Best Practices

Financial Contingency Planning

IRS Tax Information for Churches

Where does my offering go? (video)

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The ELCA Foundation can help you incorporate planned giving into your ministry's overall fundraising strategy. A successful fundraising strategy includes a plan for obtaining current support through outright gifts and a planned giving program to ensure your ability to support the important work of ELCA ministries in your local community long into the future.

Here are some resources, depending on the stage of your activities.

Are you:

Launching a new planned giving program?
- Obtaining commitment from key leaders.
- Creating an endowment.
- Creating a marketing plan.
Wanting to see your planned giving program, that has previously been created, grow stronger?
- Recruiting leaders with planned giving expertise.
- Reviewing and revising your gift acceptance policy.
- Promoting and growing your endowment.
Needing to fine-tune your program that has already seen some success?
- Maintaining strong relationships.
- Engaging professional advisers.
- Measuring your success.