ONLINE GIVING
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. –2 Corinthians 9:7
Tithing and giving of finances to a church is a most personal decision and one that should be taken seriously. And there are many reasons that people give to their place of worship. As stewards of your money, we strive to use it wisely, to further God’s kingdom here on earth through constant consideration of where each dollar should go. Obviously mission and outreach are close to our hearts, but making sure we have a place of worship that remains in good condition must also be a priority.
Other ways to give
We appreciate however and whatever you decide to give to NRUMC. Please know that we will do our best to use it in a responsible manner pleasing to God. Below are a few ways that you can give:
For more information on any of these giving options, email Russ Davison or call him at 919-847-1536 x115.
ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
Our Endowment Program was established for the purpose of providing members and friends opportunities to support the programs and activities of North Raleigh United Methodist Church in perpetuity, in effect a living memorial. The Endowment Program is intended to supplement and not replace the church’s established programs which are funded through the annual operating budget of the church.
All gifts to the Endowment shall be assigned to one of the following categories:
Mission Endowment Funds: supplement the designated NRUMC Mission Funds
Property Endowment Funds: supplement the NRUMC Building Fund
General Endowment Funds: supplement the NRUMC General Fund
A permanent endowment perpetually preserves the principal of endowment gifts, in accordance with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), while allowing annual distributions of Endowment earnings, in a flat percentage, to our church. You may wish to leave your legacy to NRUMC by giving to the Endowment in honor of someone or as a memorial to loved ones. Additionally, as a participant in the Endowment, you have the opportunity to express your appreciation for the ministries of NRUMC and help to support our future impact in our community and the world.
Current Gifts: Cash or checks for the immediate addition to the Endowment
Pledged Gifts: Gifts to the Endowment over multiple years. Example: $10,000 over
5 years Planned Gifts: Gifts to the Endowment upon death. Here are a few examples:
Bequests or Legacies in Wills or Trusts: You designate the Endowment as the beneficiary of your assets by will, trust or beneficiary designation form
Beneficiary designations: You designate the Endowment as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
Pay on Death (“POD”) or Terminate on Death (“TOD”) designations on bank or investment accounts
For appropriate language in your legal documents, please contact Russ Davison at busadmin@nrumc.org.
Annual distributions of Endowment earnings to programs or activities shall be made by the Endowment Committee, as prescribed by the associated endowment agreement or, otherwise, pursuant to UPMIFA. The purposes and causes to which distributions are to be made shall be approved by the Church Council upon recommendation of the Endowment Committee.
The Endowment Program is administered by the Endowment Committee of North Raleigh United Methodist Church, under authority granted by the Charge Conference. The members of the Committee and its chairperson shall be elected by the Charge Conference and shall serve until their successors have been elected.
Gifts received by the Endowment shall be added to the existing accounts of the Endowment which is invested with the United Methodist Foundation, Inc.