Endowments are more than a financial tool—they’re a long-term partnership with your supporters.

In this episode, Ali⁠ & ⁠Kristi speak with Cindy Aegerter of Thrivent Charitable to demystify how endowment funds support both donor intent and organizational sustainability. Cindy explains how endowments pair with planned giving to create long-lasting impact across generations.

✨ Inside this episode:

• What an endowment is—and isn’t
• How endowments support mission, stability, and stewardship
• How to talk to donors about endowment gifts
• Why pairing endowments with planned giving is so powerful

🎧 If you’ve ever struggled to explain endowments to supporters or staff, this conversation makes it clear and accessible.

Key Topics/Themes: Endowments, planned giving, stewardship, nonprofit finance, sustainability

Links:

Here’s the link to the Organizational Endowment Guide Cindy referenced:

Organizational Endowment Guide_23831.pdf (thriventcharitable.com)

And Thrivent Charitable website: www.thriventcharitable.com