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Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

It's no secret that the programs of Diocese of Fargo depend upon your goodwill. We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you dream a little, about our future and yours. There are many easy giving options from which you can choose—strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as Diocese.

If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's fun and easy to use!

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Paul Leier at 701-356-7926 or paul.leier@fargodiocese.org with any questions. Happy dreaming!

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:


Does Your Will Have A Christian Preamble?
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"This Is a Great Day"
"This is a great day! The Lord has richly blessed us. We are delighted to share the abundance given to us and support Catholic causes. This truly is a great day!" said the donors of the new $2.5 million Our Daily Bread Donor Advised Fund. More

How to Name Us as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan
If you would like to change the beneficiary of your retirement plan to benefit Diocese of Fargo but are worried that the process may be inconvenient and complicated, you're about to be pleasantly surprised. Read how easy it is. More

The Mess She Nearly Left: Estate Plan Review Averts Potential Heartache
When Tracy O'Brien* created her first will in 2002, her goal was simple—to protect the future of her only son. Estate planning attorney Johni Hays reviews the 2002 plan and gives her advice to ensure Tracy's goals are met. More

Good Things Happen When You Make a Will
What do you want your will to do? When kept up-to-date, your will can specify your exact wishes. Check to make sure your will covers these seven planning practices. More

Research Reveals What the Kids Will Think of Your Charitable Intentions
Have you thought about including Diocese of Fargo in your estate plan—as the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets or as a recipient in your will, for example—but hesitated because you were worried about providing for your family? New research reveals how your loved ones feel about sharing their inheritance. More





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