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Lutheran Institutions and Organizations Information

Member Information | Lutheran Institutions and Organizations Information | Gift Form (PDF, 151K)

Best Practices

We’ve compiled some promotional ideas best practices by Lutheran organization type and they are outlined in the flyers featured below. We encourage all Lutheran nonprofits enrolled in the GivingPlus program to consider these best practices when developing a plan of action for their fund-raising initiative. That plan could be as simple as a list of promotional activities or as elaborate as a multifaceted strategy. Whatever you choose to do, it’s important to create a plan that will work best for your organization.

Promotional Flyer PDF Promotional ideas for Preschools (PDF, 526K) Promotional ideas for Elementary Schools (PDF, 570K) Promotional ideas for High Schools (PDF, 4.9M) Promotional ideas for Colleges / Universities (PDF, 467K) Promotional ideas for Seminaries (PDF, 511K) Promotional ideas for Camps (PDF, 620K) Promotional ideas for Campus Ministries (PDF, 735K) Promotional ideas for Social Ministry Organizations and other Lutheran organizations (PDF, 267K)

For Lutheran institutions and organizations

The GivingPlus® Program Guidelines booklet includes more information about the program and how you can enroll.

Lutheran Institutions and Organizations Information concerning GivingPlus (PDF, 447K) Guidelines Booklet (PDF, 1.6M) Enrollment Agreement Form (Word, 114K) GivingPlus® Member Gift Form (PDF, 150K) To view and print the program guidelines and enrollment agreement form, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have it, you can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader® and install it on your computer by clicking on "Download Adobe Acrobat Reader" below.

Promote the program. After your organization has enrolled in the GivingPlus® program, take advantage of exciting GivingPlus® promotional materials! We encourage you to order or download and print any of these materials to help you get the word out about the program. They are easy to order, easy to use and available at no cost to you! Call toll-free 800-236-3736 to order the following three items: Promotional Item Description Form No. GivingPlus® brochure (PDF, 290K) 3 3/4" X 9” — Provides an overview of the program, including donation guidelines and how to obtain a copy of the gift form. Testimonials from enrolled organizations are included. Great for any of your mailings. 22273 GivingPlus® poster (PDF, 217K) 11" X 17” — The posters will grab attention! Hang them in prominent locations for the greatest visibility. 21999P Download, personalize and print the following seven items: Promotional Item Description Word/PDF GivingPlus® gift form (20729) 8 1/2” x 11” — This form makes it easy for donors to give. Use this form as an insert in a monthly newsletter or send it as a special mailing to your donor base. (PDF, 151K) Instructions for ORGANIZATIONS completing the online member gift form This step-by-step guide provides an organization with instructions for downloading and personalizing the GivingPlus® member gift form with the organization’s information. (PDF, 296K) Instructions for MEMBERS completing the online member gift form This step-by-step guide provides members with instructions for downloading and personalizing the GivingPlus® member gift form with their personal member and gift information. (PDF, 336K) GivingPlus® general letter 8 1/2” x 11” — This letter provides an overview of the GivingPlus® program and can be personalized with your signature. Use as a separate mailing, or complement it with a GivingPlus® gift form, buckslip or brochure. (Word, 27K) GivingPlus® bulletin insert (22326) 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” — This is a great promotional tool for churches with schools. Include these inserts in your church’s worship bulletins. Help your congregation learn how contributions to their school can make a bigger impact. (Word, 96K) GivingPlus® news release 8 1/2” x 11” — Use this news release to help spread the news about how the GivingPlus® program has helped your organization. It provides an overview of the program and blank sections to add your specific information. (Word, 35K) GivingPlus® newsletter article 8 1/2” x 11” — This template allows you to highlight specific projects your organization assisted with GivingPlus® gifts and future projects the program can help support. This formatted article for your organization’s newsletter is ready to go. Just add your examples. (Word, 32K)

The Thrivent Financial GivingPlus® Program is not a guaranteed contractual benefit. The program is funded on a year- to- year basis and is dependent in part upon the financial success of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Thrivent Asset Management, LLC and Thrivent Life Insurance Company. Since funds are limited, it may not be possible to fully support all eligible gifts in any given year. The interpretation, application and administration of the provisions of this program are the responsibility of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and the subsidiaries. Its decisions on matters pertaining to the GivingPlus® Program are final.

The GivingPlus® Program is reviewed and evaluated regularly. Thrivent Financial reserves the right to change, modify or discontinue the GivingPlus® Program or any part of it. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader