5th Annual Golf Classic Brickshire Golf ClubProvidence Forge, VA On October 13, 2025, 16 teams of enthusiastic golfers arrived at the Brickshire Golf Club in Providence Forge, Virginia, for the Foundation’s fifth annual Golf Classic. The tournament was held to raise awareness for the Foundation’s grants ministry, which has awarded more than $600,000 in total […]
Parental Leave Policy Project Receives Seed Funding from the Foundation and Annual Conference November 3, 2025 (GLEN ALLEN, Va.) – The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) has joined forces with the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church (VAUMC) to provide an implementation grant as seed money to launch a parental leave funding program in […]
If your church doesn’t have a reserve fund, here’s how to create one. Most of us know the importance of having a personal emergency fund, but churches need one, too. How can your church transition from having zero back-up funds to building a reserve of several months? Learn how in this short video […]
Has your church ever had an unexpected expense and discovered its bank funds would cover it, but you can’t touch the money? Imagine this scenario: The HVAC unit in your church has broken down. There’s money in the church’s bank account, but you can’t use it because it’s restricted for one purpose – and it’s […]
Does your church experience fluctuations in giving? Some months, especially at the end of the year, have higher offerings – and then there are other months when giving drops dramatically. Many churches go through these cycles. But there’s a way to have a more steady influx of funding. Learn how in this short video […]
What’s the best way to ask your church members to give to the annual fund or any cause? Our VP of Investments and Lending Chris Allen shares his insight in this short #MoneyMonday video:
If you’d like to maximize your investments for the short or mid-range future, either as an individual investor or church, one option is to employ this wise investment strategy: a certificate ladder. Some churches use it as a tool to create a steady stream of recurring fund availability. DevCo’s VP of Investments and Lending Chris […]
Learn how to encourage year-end giving The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) is offering a free, one-hour webinar to help you motivate your church members to increase their giving at the end of the year. In addition to giving trends, you’ll learn why people give to religious institutions, and how you can present year-end giving […]
Saving Grace is a program designed to teach about financial well-being and provide tools to help with managing, giving, saving, spending and debt. The program incorporating Wesleyan values consists of six lessons, with three special sections specifically written for clergy. The clergy sections cover the unique rules that apply to pastor compensation, clergy taxes, […]
A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of visiting Zion United Methodist Church in Seaford, Virginia, and spending time with their pastor, Rev. David Magruder. The moment I walked onto the campus, I could see and feel what this church believes: Stewardship is ministry. Hospitality is witness. Space matters. Zion UMC has made […]