Dear John,

In this tumultuous time, it appears we’re being hit with news of one crisis after another. The state of our nation reveals our constitutional rights and liberties are under attack. And the growing threats to religious freedom, in particular, have reached a point that Americans’ financial wellbeing is being affected by the rising hostility.

When I speak to many of our supporters, they don’t immediately think of connecting the fight for religious freedom with the long-term structure and goals of their personal finances. As toxic cancel culture grows, however, we’ve seen the economic instability of families who endure religious persecution and violations of their religious freedom.

I think of many First Libertys clients—courageous Americans like Coach Joe Kennedy, Lacey Smith and even decorated military service members—who’ve lost their jobs, livelihood and careers for expressing and living out their faith. The bottom line is that when religious freedom suffers, it often comes with a heavy monetary price tag not only for religious families, but also for our whole country.

As Chief Financial Officer at First Liberty, I’m charged with stewarding the resources and ensuring the financial health of our organization. With decades of experience as a finance professional, I’ve been asked these questions time after time: What’s the best investment I can make to secure my family’s future? How can I leave a strong legacy for my children and grandchildren?

Securing a financial future for our families is a priority for many of us. But that’s not where our stories end. If you’re like me, you want to simultaneously create a lasting and enduring legacy of freedom.

That’s why I strongly believe the key to a prosperous future and an economically-free America for our heirs starts by investing in the first and most foundational freedom of all: religious liberty.

Please take a moment to watch the video below. I’ll explain in more detail the many legacy giving opportunities we offer at First Liberty:

If the current political and financial climate offers any indication, this could indeed be the best time for you to participate in charitable giving. Laws and tax regulations may soon change, but as they currently stand they offer tremendous benefits and incentives. In fact, charitable giving is a valuable tool in building a legacy of religious liberty.

As 2021 quickly draws to a close and you plan year-end giving, I urge you to please pray and consider supporting First Liberty’s long-term efforts by helping us sustain the fight far into the future.

Your one-time donation or monthly recurring gift during the final days of 2021 will help deliver more freedom per dollar, thanks to a $300,000 Challenge Grant that multiplies the impact of every dollar you give.

And there are plenty more giving opportunities for you to consider. First Liberty’s legacy giving plans are a perfect way to integrate your desire for religious liberty with your financial blessings, whether through real estate, wills or donor advised funds. For more information, we encourage you to visit: https://firstliberty.org/legacy-giving/

Thank you for your faithful support. Through your generosity, we’re winning the fight for religious freedom: The first God-given right in the U.S. Constitution and the wellspring from which all other blessings of liberty flow.

David K. Holmes
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating & Financial Officer
First Liberty Institute 

* Legacy planning information contained herein is for educational purposes only. Do not rely upon this information to execute any planning strategy or the purchase or sale of any security, as the information presented is not intended as legal, investment or tax advice. We do not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. You should consult your personal professional adviser, including legal, investment, and tax counsel. Figures, including any assumptions about rates of return and the like, are provided as examples for illustrative purposes only and are not in any way guaranteed. Federal, state, and local taxes may change and further impact individual results and circumstances.