Noteworthy: Insights for clients Summer 2026

Lynn Crump-Caine began her new role as chair of Thrivent’s Board of Directors in February. Elected by the board, Crump-Caine succeeds N. Cornell Boggs III, who served on the board since 2013 and as chair since 2023.

“Lynn’s extensive business and leadership experience, deep understanding of Thrivent’s transformation and commitment to our purpose make her the ideal choice to chair our Board of Directors,” says Thrivent President and CEO Terry Rasmussen.

Crump-Caine, the only Black woman currently serving in a board chair role at a Fortune 500 company, has been on Thrivent’s board since 2016. She has decades of experience in corporate leadership, consulting and board leadership. She spent 30 years of her career at McDonald’s Corporation, where she served as executive vice president of worldwide operations and directed global operations departments for more than 31,000 McDonald’s restaurants worldwide. She is the founder of Outsidein Consulting, where she advises organizations on business management and leadership development.

Thrivent Choice^® has introduced exciting updates that simplify the program and give more clients with membership the opportunity to support the organizations and causes they care about. Here’s what’s new:

• One annual designation. In mid-April, Choice Dollars^® were designated up front as a single annual lump sum. Members can now direct their full amount anytime between now and year-end. Pro tip: Don’t wait until Dec. 31—direct today!
• More members are eligible. Now, all Thrivent members receive Choice Dollars, expanding the reach of generosity. If you’ve been eligible in the past, nothing changes about how Choice Dollars are calculated. Never directed before? Learn more.

The heart of the program remains the same: Members continue to have a voice in where millions of dollars in grant funding go each year—strengthening causes, congregations and communities nationwide.

For Thrivent, ethics isn’t a separate initiative. It’s woven into how we serve our members, manage resources responsibly and live out our purpose every day. That commitment was recognized for the 15th consecutive year as Thrivent was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies^® by Ethisphere.

Thrivent is one of only six financial services organizations included on this year’s list and one of just two in the industry to receive the recognition for 15 consecutive years.

Each year, Ethisphere evaluates organizations through a comprehensive assessment that examines how companies support ethical decision-making, care for people and communities, and build trust over the long term. The process includes an extensive review of company practices and policies, followed by an evaluation by an independent panel of experts.

The recognition reflects Thrivent’s ongoing commitment to acting with integrity—not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it helps create better outcomes for members, employees and the communities we serve. It reinforces the values that guide our work and the promise we make to put our members and communities first.

Each year, Thrivent creates a calendar featuring beautiful photos and inspiring reflections submitted by you, our members. The theme for the 2027 calendar is “God’s Handiwork.” Original photography will highlight glimpses of God’s creativity and moments that inspire awe, gratitude, joy or peace.

We’ve made it easy to receive a copy:

• If you received a calendar last year, you’ll automatically be sent one.
• If you’re a new Thrivent client with membership, or if you didn’t order a 2026 calendar, simply complete the order form by July 31, 2026.

Each client with membership may receive one calendar at no cost. All orders must be received by July 31, 2026, and calendars will be mailed in early October.

If you received a calendar last year but don’t want the 2027 or future calendars, you may opt out.

Thrivent is hosting several opportunities for you to get financial insights and tips in the upcoming months.

• Thrivent Market & Economic Update: Get insights from Thrivent’s investment leaders on what the latest economic trends might mean for you by joining the livestream of Market & Economic Update on Tuesday, July 14, at 11:30 a.m. CT. A recording of the event will be available afterward.
• Raising Financially Confident Kids: Ericka Young will present practical ways to teach money lessons to your children in this on-demand event starting Aug. 1.
• From Savings to Security: Making Your Money Last in Retirement: David Blanchett and Michael Finke will provide tips to create reliable income, adapt spending and enjoy retirement with confidence in this virtual webinar, Sept. 15-16. It also will be available as an on-demand event.

Learn more about these opportunities and sign up. No products will be sold.

Thrivent has been named to Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking the first time the organization has received this recognition. The annual list highlights companies that are most respected by their peers for leadership, performance and reputation.

“Being named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies underscores the progress we’re making to transform Thrivent into a modern, purpose-based financial services organization,” says Terry Rasmussen, Thrivent’s president and CEO. “I’m proud of how our teams are strengthening client relationships; enabling lives of service and faith; and positioning us to serve future generations with even greater clarity, confidence and care—reflecting both our heritage and the momentum we’re building.”

Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list is widely regarded as one of the leading measures of corporate reputation.