Strengthen Your Fundraising Strategy: November 11 ELCA Foundation Webinar
Giving USA 2026: What the Trends Mean for Your Ministry
Join the ELCA Foundation’s Regional Gift Planning team on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for “Giving USA 2026 Unpacked: What the Data Means for the ELCA and Your Fundraising Strategy.” This online webinar offers pastors, development professionals, and ministry leaders practical insights for strengthening financial support for their mission.
The webinar runs from 11 a.m.–noon Mountain time, including Arizona and Utah, and 10–11 a.m. Pacific time in Nevada (noon–1 p.m. Central).
Presenters Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®, senior gift planning consultant, and Amber Moore, strategist for the religion subsector at The Stelter Company, will interpret the latest Giving USA data, explore emerging trends in charitable giving, and share insights to guide fundraising in the year ahead.
For congregation councils, stewardship teams, and leaders working on charitable estate giving or ministry funding, the session offers an opportunity to better understand donor behavior and consider how those findings apply to their own communities.
As Lutherans, we understand generosity as a response to God’s grace. Thoughtful fundraising helps connect that generosity with the ministries through which we serve our neighbors. This webinar can support leaders as they plan, communicate their mission, and invite others to participate.
Consider attending with a member of your congregation’s stewardship or finance team. For questions, contact Lisa Marie Higginbotham, regional gift planner, at lisa.higginbotham@elca.org.
