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Planned Giving for Catholic Organizations

Strengthening Catholic Missions through Legacy, Stewardship, and Faith

Catholic organizations are uniquely positioned to inspire lifelong generosity. Your mission — grounded in service, education, and faith — has already shaped countless lives. Now, with the right tools, you can preserve that mission for generations to come.

For more than 25 years, PlannedGiving.com has helped Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses and ministries build legacy programs that are simple, transparent, and effective. We provide everything you need to start: will planners, planned giving websites, brochures, videos, and turnkey marketing resources.

Why Catholic Planned Giving Matters

Across the Catholic world, the need for structured legacy programs has never been greater. Fewer than 10% of parishes promote planned giving, even though 70% of Catholics die without a will. Meanwhile, over $84 trillion will transfer between generations in the next 20 years — much of it from faithful Catholics who want their legacy to reflect their beliefs.

With clear communication and accessible tools, Catholic organizations can turn generosity into sustainability. We’ll help you guide parishioners, alumni, and supporters toward gifts that express gratitude, stewardship, and faith in the future.

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Discover tools designed exclusively for Catholic parishes, dioceses, and faith-based institutions — from free will planners to ready-to-use campaign kits.

Embed this free video on your website (click for embed code). Use it in communications, websites, bulletins to inspire giving from faith — not obligation.

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Estate planning booklets included for free with over 50 Christian themed covers and editable content.

Some Facts
New study shows powerful faith-based giving trends among women
This is an opportunity of a lifetime for all churches right now.
This is an opportune time to preserve legacies and ensure the values of their parishioners live on.
With declining numbers and an aging demographic understanding this wealth transfer that is happening right now in America and how it will directly impact churches of all faith is extremely important
The importance of giving to Catholic organizations is greater than ever. 15% of all hospitals in the US are Catholic Hospitals. In some parts of the world, the Catholic Church provides the only healthcare, education, and social services available to people. Reference
The role of the Catholic Church in society has existed for many centuries. The Catholic Church is more than an institution. Its influence and authority extends beyond borders, embracing everyone from all walks of life. Reference.
Giving to faith-based organizations is still the largest percentage of total charitable contributions, so why are they not focused on planned giving?
People who are religiously affiliated are more likely to make a charitable donation of any kind, whether to a religious congregation or to another type of charitable organization. Sixty-two percent of religious households give to charity of any kind, compared with 46 percent of households with no religious affiliation. Giving USA Special Report of Giving to Religion
Frequent attendance at religious services is linked to both the likelihood of giving to religion and to making larger gifts to religion. People who attend religious services on a monthly basis are 11 times more likely to give to religious congregations, and they give an average of $1,737 more to religion per year than people who attend less than once a month. Giving USA Special Report of Giving to Religion.

Jordan Cassidy
Planned Giving Specialist

If you’re ready for the gifting source that goes beyond the collection plate, I invite you to get in touch today. There could not be a better time for planned giving.

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Planned Giving and the Church

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10 Reasons For a Ministry of Giving

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