Planned Giving Committee

• Stewardship
  • 2012 Annual Pledge Campaign
  • Giving One's Time and Talent:
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Newcomers' Information
  • Giving One's Treasure:
    • Donate Now
      • Pledge to the Annual Campaign
      • Making a General Contribution
      • Giving to a Specific Ministry or Program
      • FAQs About Donating Online
    • Planned Giving
    • Types of Legacy Gifts
    • Sample Bequest Language
    • How your gift will be used
    • The Cathedral Legacy Society
    • Planned Giving Committee
    • Resources to Assist You
    • The St. Mark's Cathedral Foundation
    • Giving Appreciated Stock and Securities
    • Contributing to an Endowment Fund
  • Stewardship Committee
    • Stewardship Committee 2010-11 Mission and Goals
  • Other Resources on Giving

Planned Giving Committee

The Cathedral’s Planned Giving Committee is charged by the Saint Mark's Vestry and the Foundation with celebrating the members of the Cathedral Legacy Society, maintaining the Book of Remembrance with each year's realized legacy gifts, and providing educational opportunities regarding wills, estate planning, and legacy giving.

Current members include: Kathy Sodergren (chair), Terry Ketcham, Virginia Lenker, Steve Moen, Marita Sheeran, the Rev. Rebecca McClain, and Jean Leed. Feel free to speak to any of them if you have questions about planned giving.

Resources to Assist You

• Saint Mark’s Stewardship Office: 206.323.0300, ext. 214 or giving@saintmarks.org
• Diocese of Olympia, The Planned Giving/Stewardship Office: 206.325.4200, ext. 2016. Includes an online copy of the Life Planning Manual for guidance in preparing your estate plans and putting your affairs in order before your death. A description of various Life Income Gifts appears at www.ecwwgift.org/presents.jsp?WedID=GL2008-1530
• Episcopal Church Foundation in New York City: 1-800-697-2858. Helps establish and manages many types of income-generating planned gifts which the donor may direct to any Episcopal church or program. Affiliated with the national church.
• Washington State Bar Association: Includes information regarding wills and estate planning, including an attorney referral list.