Luther
Seminary donors have many opportunities to increase the impact of
their gift. Learn what opportunities are available to you and how your
gift to Luther Seminary can continue to grow.
Employer Matching Gift Programs:
If you work for a company that will match your charitable contributions please
contact your personnel department for the necessary forms. If you're uncertain
whether your company will match your giving, contact your personnel department or
e-mail semrel@luthersem.edu with the name of your employer and we'll get back
to you with an answer.
Fund for Financial Leadership
in
Christian Communities:Luther Seminary is committed to providing students with
resources and a solid foundation in stewardship through
this permanent
endowment. The fund seeks to raise $1.25
million, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an
anonymous donor through Dec. 31, 2007.
Watch how your gift could grow:
Example: Sam & Tina First time Luther Seminary donors and Thrivent members
Original Gift
$1,000
$500 each
Thrivent Match
$500
Both Sam and Tina's gifts of $500
are
matched by $250 from Thrivent
Employer Match
$1,000
Sam and Tina's employers match charitable
contributions 1:1
Total value to Luther Seminary
$2,500
Example: Frank & Julie Long time donors of Luther Seminary and Thrivent members
Original Gift
$500
$250 each and double
what they gave last year
Thrivent Match
$250
Both Frank and
Julie's gifts of $250 are
matched by $125 from Thrivent
Employer Match
$250
Frank's employer matched
1:1
Fox Sustaining Fund
Challenge
$500
This gift
is double the amount from last year, qualifying
for another 1:1 match
Ready and willing, Mike Diemer has supported Luther Seminary as a volunteer in many ways for 15 years. One of the primary ways he serves the seminary is by introducing it to potential major donors who have a deep love for the church. Read more
Your Gifts at Work
Kevin Bergeson
Kevin Bergeson is a very busy man. A 2002 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., Kevin spent a year working as director of youth and family ministries at Salem Lutheran in West St. Paul. In the fall of 2003 he became a master of divinity student, continues his work at Salem, ran his first marathon in October, and is lead singer and guitarist of his band Greenview.
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Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian communities
called and sent by the Holy Spirit
to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ
and to serve in God's world.
Ready and willing, Mike Diemer has supported Luther Seminary as a volunteer in many ways for 15 years. One of the primary ways he serves the seminary is by introducing it to potential major donors who have a deep love for the church.
Kevin Bergeson is a very busy man. A 2002 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., Kevin spent a year working as director of youth and family ministries at Salem Lutheran in West St. Paul. In the fall of 2003 he became a master of divinity student, continues his work at Salem, ran his first marathon in October, and is lead singer and guitarist of his band Greenview.
