News Releases
Following is a list of recent news releases issued by our media relations staff. Feel free to browse the information and/or use the news releases in your publications or news programs.
July, 2010
Summer issue of Thrivent magazine arriving now - (July 26, 2010)
New program gives Thrivent Financial members a voice in charitable giving - (July 20, 2010)
Thrivent Financial named to 2010 Ward’s 50 Top® Performing Insurance Companies - (July 16, 2010)
Despite improving economy, people still giving less - (July 8, 2010)
June, 2010
Star Tribune names Thrivent Financial a ‘Top Workplace’ - (June 24, 2010)
Tips for teaching your teen about money management - (June 22, 2010)
Darling, you need a financial makeover - (June 2, 2010)
Thrivent Financial member vote gives $1 million to charity - (June 1, 2010)
May, 2010
Poll finds financial stability is Americans’ top goal - (May 26, 2010)
Thrivent Financial reports strong financial results and community outreach for 2009 - (May 25, 2010)
Stellmacher’s career celebrated at Report to the Community - (May 25, 2010)
Thrivent Financial CIO Holly Morris named 2010 “Women in Business: Industry Leader” award winner - (May 24, 2010)
Caution the new ‘sure’ bet? - (May 19, 2010)
Faith and mom: The ‘powers’ behind giving - (May 12, 2010)
Feelin’ frugal: Our tune in 2010 - (May 12, 2010)
Stellmacher to retire from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - (May 6, 2010)
Thrivent Financial/Kiplinger survey reveals 84% of Americans worry about finances, despite economic rebound - (May 4, 2010)
Is your paycheck protected? - (May 3, 2010)
April, 2010
Five “keys” to homeownership - (April 23, 2010)
Spring issue of Thrivent magazine arriving now - (April 21, 2010)
Thrivent Financial moves up 67 spots to 342nd on Fortune 500 - (April 20, 2010)
Thrivent Financial members to help distribute up to $2 million to charity - (April 19, 2010)
March, 2010
Fan it ForwardSM campaign reaches goal of generating $10,000 for Lutheran World Relief - (March 29, 2010)
Thrivent Financial wins Lipper Fund Awards for ‘Best Mid Cap Growth Equity Fund’ - (March 25, 2010)
Thrivent Financial to add 600 financial representatives nationwide in 2010 - (March 18, 2010)
February, 2010
A penny saved is a penny earned…and other financial lessons from the past - (February 22, 2010)
Thrivent Financial names Raquet to board - (February 17, 2010)
Christ’s passion is focus of Thrivent Financial art exhibition - (February 17, 2010)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans launches 'Fan it Forward' campaign - (February 15, 2010)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its members generate $3 million for Haitian relief - (February 9, 2010)
January, 2010
When the rules change, retirement savers need to keep informed - (January 25, 2010)
Winter issue of Thrivent magazine arriving now - (January 20, 2010)
Brad Hewitt named president and CEO of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - (January 20, 2010)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its members aim to generate $3 million to aid Haiti earthquake response - (January 15, 2010)
’Tis the season for financial management - (January 5, 2010)
December, 2009
Thrivent Financial Foundation Red Kettle Match Day generates $374,329 - (December 9, 2009)
TODAY: Fox Cities could break its own national record for single-day donations to The Salvation Army - (December 4, 2009)
2,000th Home Milestone Reached in Four Years—Work Begins on 2,001st Thrivent Builds Home - (December 3, 2009)
Five financial ‘baby steps’ for expecting and new parents - (December 2, 2009)
November, 2009
Four Fox Cities taxing entities to receive $790,000 in voluntary contributions from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - (November 23, 2009)
Thrivent Financial named to ‘Security 500’ list - (November 19, 2009)
Thrivent Financial to deliver estimated $316 million in dividends in 2010 - (November 18, 2009)
Can the Fox Cities community break its own national record? - (November 17, 2009)
Thrivent Financial Bank opts out of Transaction Account Guarantee Program - (November 17, 2009)
Thrivent Financial honored for ‘Best Green Strategy’ - (November 5, 2009)
Thrivent Financial receives financial literacy award - (November 3, 2009)
October, 2009
Thrivent Financial Bank offers free service to help consumers get financially back on track - (October 29, 2009)
Fall issue of Thrivent magazine arriving now - (October 28, 2009)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recognizes its finest financial representatives - (October 13, 2009)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans honored as a 2009 Best Place to Work by New North B2B magazine - (October 7, 2009)
September, 2009
Teresa Rasmussen installed as chair of the Board of Directors for the National Fraternal Congress of America - (September 30, 2009)
Thrivent.com honored with Standard of Excellence WebAward - (September 28, 2009)
Charitable loan to help families gain control of finances - (September 17, 2009)
State Fair poll: Men confident, women concerned, about retirement prospects - (September 7, 2009)
State Fair poll: Personal finances more ’roller coaster‘ than ’fun house‘ - (September 5, 2009)
State Fair poll: Men, women disagree on who is better penny pincher - (September 4, 2009)
Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity celebrate four-year alliance - (September 3, 2009)
State Fair poll: Generations split on future of Social Security - (September 1, 2009)
August, 2009
State Fair poll: Metro dwellers enjoy better financial lives - (August 31, 2009)
State Fair poll: Adults say wealth becoming more important - (August 30, 2009)
State Fair poll: Women take blue ribbon in money decisions - (August 28, 2009)
Minnesota State Fair exhibit aims to open eyes, hearts - (August 25, 2009)
Five tips to get an ‘A’ in back-to-school preparations - (August 12, 2009)
Thrivent Financial now on Facebook and Twitter - (August 10, 2009)
Job seekers receive ‘hand up’ with free, online job transition resources - (August 6, 2009)
Valuable lessons about poverty housing at the Wisconsin State Fair - (August 4, 2009)
Thrivent Financial Bank to offer new online financial management tool - (August 3, 2009)
July, 2009
Thrivent Financial named to PINK magazine’s Top 15 Companies for Women - (July 29, 2009)
Exhibit rolls into Ohio State Fair and transports visitors into substandard housing - (July 28, 2009)
Ward’s 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies recognizes Thrivent Financial - (July 23, 2009)
Thrivent Financial bucks trend and lowers life insurance rates - (July 21, 2009)
Sioux Falls jazz fans will learn about more than music at Jazzfest this weekend - (July 17, 2009)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans advances homebuilding milestone in El Salvador - (July 15, 2009)
Summer issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now - (July 14, 2009)
June, 2009
Wedding season means newlyweds face financial 'adjustments' - (June 30, 2009)
Bruce Nicholson, chairman, president and CEO of Thrivent Financial, announces plan to retire - (June 25, 2009)
Sorum elected to The American College’s board of trustees - (June 16, 2009)
Witham becomes first female president of international insurance association - (June 16, 2009)
Thrivent Financial releases 2008 charitable outreach summary at Report to the Community - (June 2, 2009)
Thrivent Financial highlights strength and community outreach at Report to the Community - (June 2, 2009)
May, 2009
May 30: Thrivent Builds Night at the Game offers Lutherans from across Wisconsin a memorable night at Miller Park - (May 27, 2009)
Thrivent Financial names new director, Community Relations - (May 20, 2009)
Thrivent Financial continues to thrive without TARP assistance - (May 19, 2009)
Volunteers from Thrivent Financial and Milwaukee Habitat gear up for week-long building effort - (May 7, 2009)
Home ownership: Dreams becoming reality - (May 7, 2009)
Housing Success Story: Alliance brings 40 homes in four years to Milwaukee’s inner city - (May 7, 2009)
67-foot exhibit on wheels contrasts poverty housing with newly dedicated Habitat home - (May 6, 2009)
Spring issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now - (May 5, 2009)
April, 2009
Thrivent Financial and its members continue to invest in their communities - (April 29, 2009)
GAMA International honors 32 from Thrivent Financial - (April 24, 2009)
Thrivent Financial wins Lipper Fund Award for Best Small Cap Value Fund over five years - (April 15, 2009)
Economy sparks opportunity to teach kids lasting money lessons - (April 7, 2009)
March, 2009
National Teach Your Kids to Share Day to take place April 24 - (March 9, 2009)
January, 2009
Winter Issue of Thrivent Magazine Arriving in Mailboxes Now - (January 22, 2009)
