Overview The offer Three big questions Next steps Discussion The ELFEC offer We create a managed fund for your congregation You continue to own the assets We manage your money We pay you income annually You have freedom from investment decisions: “What will we do when the GIC matures?” Three big questions What kind of returns will you get? How does it work? Is ELFEC a trustworthy partner? Our lawyer’s fine print Investment returns are affected by factors which are out of ELFEC’s control ELFEC offers no promises or guarantees of future investment performance Return numbers are offered as a historical overview only Returns are displayed after fees deducted: 1% ELFEC; 0.30% investment manager Historical returns Year 2004 Net return 5.8% 2005 2006 2007 7.2% 6.9% 2.5% 2008 2009 2010 2011 -6.8% 10.7% 5.8% 1.3% 2012 2013 15-year average 5.8% 8.3% 5.1% How a Managed Fund works Your congregation’s name on fund You remain owner of assets Possibility of capital transfers back Add to principal at any time Annual income and reporting Minimum size $50,000 Administration fee 1% annually A trustworthy partner ELFEC is a federally incorporated (2006) charitable foundation registered with the Canada Revenue Agency “To responsibly preserve and manage the financial resources entrusted to the Church by past and present generations to enable investment that provides for the future mission of the Church.” ELFEC Portfolio $1,044,918 Holdings: 2013 Q3 Bonds: 25 $5,766,637 $7,672,099 Equities: 37 Total = $ 14,483,654 ELFEC’s record Disbursements 2008-2012 Type Grants Beneficiary Eastern Synod Amount $3,050,159 Transfers Income Total Congregations, camps, etc. Partners* 636,652 100,395 $3,787,207 * Beginning in 2009 Investment philosophy Goals: – Capital preservation – Reasonably predictable stream of income – Capital growth to offset inflation Constraint: – Responsible Investment Current directors Allan Greve (retired hospital CEO) Rev. Dr. Mark Harris (WLS prof) Susan Heard (retired bank VP) Laurie Kitchen (Chartered Accountant) Bill Kuehnbaum (retired prof & union exec) Sam Marcuson (retired mining exec) Wendell Schlumberger (former inv. analyst) Janina Vanderpost (retired pension regulator) Next steps Congregation – Decide on amount – Review agreements and provide comments – Sign agreement – Write cheque ELFEC – Prepare agreements for review – Respond to questions – Make revisions as necessary – Sign agreement – Invest money Your congregation and ELFEC in partnership? Your congregation’s picture here ELFEC would be delighted to welcome your congregation as an investment partner Questions? Please visit us at www.elfec.ca Download detailed information