Stewardship & Giving

The Stewardship and Development Office provides resources to congregations around year round stewardship, annual campaigns, and planned giving. The focus is on a theology of abundance, understanding that all we have are gifts from God, so Christian Stewardship is our reflection of giving back to God in gratitude for all that has been given to us. The diocesan stewardship program operates on a holistic approach, with resources and efforts aimed at the Four Fields of Giving: Annual Giving; Legacy Giving; Capital Giving; Mission Giving. Stewardship of the environment and year round stewardship are also emphasized in partnership with other program groups in the diocese. Stewardship is key to congregational development, it is not just about money, but about integrating stewardship into one’s life as a Christian, giving back to God from all the gifts God has given to us.
Outside Bequest
Report a gift in your will or trust.
Bequest Tool
Bequest tool for use in notifying the diocese of a bequest.
Online Donation Processing Policy
Donation Processing Policy through our online giving portal.
Stewardship and Giving in a Locked Down World
Slide deck from Bishop Rickel's afternoon April 28, 2020 webinar on stewardship.
The Formation of Generosity in a Locked Down World
Slide deck from Bishop Rickel's morning April 28, 2020 webinar on stewardship.
Give to a Church
Donations can now be made to individual churches through the main Diocese of Olympia giving account. The diocese will manage sending each church whatever funds are donated to them along with a report...
Creating Effective Missional Annual Pledge Campaigns
This resources is an outline of the components of effective missional Annual Pledge Campaigns. Follow this guide and set out on a journey of connecting annual giving to the mission and vision of your...
Advent Gift Acknowledgment Card Insert Sample
These acknowledgement cards are printed on Parchment or Velum and inserted into the Christmas Cards sent to the honorees
Advent Gift Market Brochure Sample 3
Example of an Advent gift brochure.
Advent Gift Market Brochure Sample 2
Example of an Advent gift brochure.
Advent Gift Market Brochure Sample 1
Example of an Advent gift brochure.
Annual Pledge Campaign - Rector/Vicar Sample Letter 2 for Pledgers and Non-Pledgers
These are sample letters written by a priest in charge of a congregation during the Annual Pledge Campaign segmented into two groups in the congregation, Pledgers and Non-Pledgers. This letter is not...
Annual Pledge Campaign - Warden Sample Letter 1
This is a sample of a letter written by a warden of a congregation during the Annual Pledge Campaign. This letter in particular could be sent in the middle of the Annual Pledge Campaign. It includes...
Annual Pledge Campaign - Rector/Vicar Sample Letter 1
This is a sample of a letter written by a priest in charge of a congregation during the Annual Pledge Campaign. This letter in particular would be accompanied by a pledge card and a return envelope...
Telling your Stewardship Story
Bishop John and Shirley MacNaughton presented this wonderful resource at a 2010 Stewardship Workshop using scripture as a basis for developing our stewardship stories. This resources walks you through...
Stewardship and a Theology of Abundance
This resource was created from a workshop given by Archbishop Douglas Hambidge addressing stewardship conversations in parish life. “There is a danger in talking about stewardship – we have so much to...
An Annual Campaign Plan Outline Sample Two
This is an Annual Campaign Plan that centers on the themes of Love and Redemption and is tied to the name of the congregation, Church of the Redeemer. Themes can be a very effective way to reach the...
An Annual Campaign Plan Outline Sample One
This is an Annual Campaign Plan that centers on the theme of Creation and a recent install of stained-glass windows in the church. This campaign is well-planned and connects the giving and ministries...
Asset and Resource Utilization Worksheet
Asset and Resource Utilization Map
An Annual Earth Day Pledge for Stewardship of Creation
Our environment (God’s Creation) has been damaged by human activity, particularly by over-use and misuse of fossil resources. The damage we have done is still reversible, but may become irreversible...
Stewardship Reflections - Year C
In 2005, the Diocese of Bethlehem’s Stewardship Commission was looking for new, brief, and easy ways to help parishes implement year-round stewardship programs. They decided to create small...
Stewardship Reflections - Year B
In 2005, the Diocese of Bethlehem’s Stewardship Commission was looking for new, brief, and easy ways to help parishes implement year-round stewardship programs. They decided to create small...
Stewardship Reflections - Year A
In 2005, the Diocese of Bethlehem’s Stewardship Commission was looking for new, brief, and easy ways to help parishes implement year-round stewardship programs. They decided to create small...
Building a Holistic Stewardship Team/The Four Types of Giving (Powerpoint)
A Powerpoint presentation on the overview of stewardship, four types of giving and building a holistic stewardship team.
Stock Gift Transfer Instructions
The Planned Giving/Stewardship Office of the Diocese offers the free services of handling stock gifts to benefit congregations, the diocese, or any Episcopal ministry. For your convenience click on...
St. Francis Day BCE Liturgy Resources
These prayers have been collected for use primarily at church services on the Feast of St. Francis, usually the first Sunday in October, when many churches include a Blessing of the Animals. They are...
Quick Start/Restart Guide to Planned Giving Ministry
This document will help you to manage and start or restart your Planned Giving Legacy Ministry in your congregation.
Tithe and Percentage Giving Quick Reference Chart
This Tithe and Percentage Giving resource gives a quick look at individual annual income and weekly income along with the weekly gift to meet the Tithe and other percentage giving. This particular...
Celebrating Earth Sunday and Having Fun Being Stewards of Creation
This resource provides a listing of several easy-to-do activities that can make celebrating the Sunday closest to April 22, Earth Day, a fun informative day that can shape good environmental...
Advent Alternative Gift Market that Blesses All
This resource not only can help to raise additional funds for your ministries or worthy ministries outside your congregation, but it also helps to teach stewardship through alternative gift giving...
Best Stewardship Practices for 2012 (PDF)
PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation...and overview of the 4 types of giving and list of best practices.
Stewardship for the Congregation: The Basics
Suggestions for effective stewardship, written by Mary McGregor, Diocese of Texas
Year Round Planning Matrix - Sample
The sample matrix provides examples of activities.
Year Round Planning Matrix
The Matrix is designed to set a framework for practicing year round stewardship. Note if you would like an Excel version of the Matrix, email stewardship@ecww.org
Year Round Planning Matrix - Explained
This document explains the purpose and how to use the Year Round Stewardship Matrix
Stewardship Is
Bullet points of what stewardship is and isn't.
Wills Awareness in the Episcopal Church
Document with suggestions for creating a Wills Awareness Program, Legacy Society and Planned Giving program.
Finding Hope Brochure
Brochure of Seven Spiritual Practices: A Faithful Steward's Guide. To request copies of this brochure, email stewardship@ecww.org
Bishop's Society Registration Form
Have you made provisions in your estate plans to include a bequest to your congregation, the Diocese, or any Episcopal Institution? If so, you qualify to be a member of the Diocese of Olympia's Bishop...
Building a Holistic Stewardship Team/The Four Types of Giving (PDF)
A PDF of the presentation on the overview of stewardship, four types of giving and building a holistic stewardship team.
Best Stewardship Practices for 2012 (Powerpoint)
Power Point presentation overview of four types of giving and list of best practices.
Invitation to Tithe
Chart showing giving % at various income levels combined with a sample pledge card
Your Gift to Your Church
Brochure about what it means to give including chart about tithing.
Stewardship Quotes
Quotes from the Bible and others about stewardship.
Stewardship as Conversion
Bullet points about what stewardship is.
Six Steps in Christian Giving
Brochure with different reasons people give. Copies of this brochure are available by contacting the Diocese at stewardship@ecww.org
Reasons People Tithe
List of 10 reasons for tithing
Personnal Witness Stories
Guidelines for personal stewardship witness story
Don't Panic Kit
Some does and don'ts plus stewardship resources, created by Bishop Greg Rickel and Tom Gossen from TENS.
Better Practices for Annual Campaigns
Brochure with list of components as "Better Practices" for developing the Stewardship ministry.
Legacy Society Planning Kit
Planning kit for your congregation's Legacy Society.
Life Planning Manual
Life Planning Manual created by the Stewardship and Development Office of the Diocese of Olympia. For a version in Word, send an email to stewardship@ecww.org.
Kitchen - Time Savers
Time saving tips on greening your church kitchen
Kitchen - Leftovers & Waste
Tips on handling leftovers and kitchen waste to promote a greener church kitchen
Kitchen - Food Choices
Food choice tips for greening your church kitchen
Kitchen - Dishes & Napkins
Tips on using dishes and napkins to promote a greener church kitchen
Kitchen - Cleaning Materials
Tips on cleaning materials for greening your kitchen
Green Your Congregation 101
Ideas for making your congregation more environmentally friendly
Genesis Covenant
The Genesis Covenant is an invitation to every community of faith to take action to reverse global warming.
Congregational Gift Acceptance Policy Sample
Gifts can come in a variety of forms to congregations. It is good to have a set of policies in place to guide decisions on accepting certain gifts that may be out of the norm. A gift acceptance policy...
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