Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota for tax-efficient giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Real Estate
Donate real estate to make a lasting impact, unlocking the hidden potential of your property’s value.
Retained Life Estate
Secure your home’s future through a Retained Life Estate, ensuring support for us while residing in your property.
Your life can make a difference
As a partner ministry of the South Dakota Synod, ELCA, Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota offers creative solutions to your financial, tax, and estate planning goals that recognize your faith and generosity. Whether a gift today or a legacy plan supporting those you love and the ministries you care about most, your life can make a difference.
A Plan for the Future – It’s Not About Us
Ron and Marge Hegge
Retired Engineer & Nursing Professor
The Hegge family created many special memories at their lake cabin over the years. Through the use of a Donor Advised Fund implemented through Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota, Ron and Marge created a legacy of generosity. “It’s not about us. It’s about others.”
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
 | Name: Paul Knecht Executive Director Phone: 605-274-5030 Email: pknecht@sdsynod.org |
Paul Knecht brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to his new role as the Executive Director of Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota. He most recently served as Executive Director of the South Dakota Dental Association and Dental Foundation, leading both organizations since 1998.
A South Dakota native, and graduate of SDSU, Paul is a member of Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre, where he has served in a variety of leadership roles. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 35 years and have two adult children and two grandchildren. They make their home in Pierre, South Dakota.
Outside of his professional and community involvement, Paul enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, with a particular passion for upland game hunting and fly fishing.
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.