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.
November, 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 highlights strength and community outreach at Report to the Community - (June 2, 2009)
Thrivent Financial releases 2008 charitable outreach summary 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)
Housing Success Story: Alliance brings 40 homes in four years to Milwaukee’s inner city - (May 7, 2009)
Home ownership: Dreams becoming reality - (May 7, 2009)
Volunteers from Thrivent Financial and Milwaukee Habitat gear up for week-long building effort - (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)
December, 2008
Marriage: A key to retirement bliss? - (December 17, 2008)
Thrivent Financial Foundation Red Kettle Match Day generates record-breaking results - (December 10, 2008)
Illness, job loss trump market volatility as retirement obstacles - (December 10, 2008)
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity helps keep the dream of homeownership alive for low-income families, announces ’09 commitments - (December 5, 2008)
November, 2008
This Christmas, there's a new Grinch in town - (November 21, 2008)
Thrivent Financial names new chief operating officer - (November 20, 2008)
Red Kettle challenge could generate $250,000 in one day and set national record - (November 18, 2008)
Thrivent Financial and Lutheran congregations seek to raise $320,000 for Minnesota FoodShare - (November 13, 2008)
Boomers beleaguered but still optimistic about financial well-being - (November 10, 2008)
October, 2008
Financial protection during turbulent times - (October 27, 2008)
Thrivent Financial allocates $975,000 in gifts to local taxing entities - (October 22, 2008)
Fall issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now - (October 14, 2008)
September, 2008
Thrivent Financial receives financial literacy award - (September 26, 2008)
Habitat 500 offers ’time away’ for Minneapolis mom - (September 15, 2008)
August, 2008
Community Lion going back to school - (August 26, 2008)
On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – much to celebrate, more work to do - (August 26, 2008)
Growth at Thrivent Financial Bank triggers expansion to downtown Appleton - (August 18, 2008)
Fitch affirms Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ AA+ rating - (August 14, 2008)
July, 2008
Bug off! We love your help! - (July 25, 2008)
Summer issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now - (July 22, 2008)
Thrivent Financial and its members aim to generate $1.5 million for Midwest flood relief - (July 16, 2008)
Survey reveals retirees’ priorities - (July 9, 2008)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation awards $75,000 grant to CAP Services - (July 2, 2008)
Thrivent Financial veterans promoted to new leadership roles - (July 1, 2008)
June, 2008
A.M. Best affirms Thrivent Financial’s top rating - (June 26, 2008)
Why fight? Retired couples agree on spending - (June 23, 2008)
Frugally female: Retired women do ‘little things’ to save money - (June 16, 2008)
Thrivent Financial names Fred Kraegel to board of directors - (June 13, 2008)
Senior women trail men in financial confidence - (June 9, 2008)
May, 2008
'Let’s thrive' captures organization’s retirement focus - (May 8, 2008)
Innovative programs for children get boost from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation - (May 8, 2008)
Nearly $5.8 million raised and donated for Fox Cities - (May 8, 2008)
Hammers Pounding in Harambee during Thrivent Builds with Habitat Week - (May 1, 2008)
April, 2008
Spring issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now - (April 24, 2008)
Thrivent Financial members re-elect three incumbents to board of directors - (April 14, 2008)
Thrivent Financial and its members generate nearly $321 million for community needs in 2007 - (April 8, 2008)
A chance to help others on the road to retirement - (April 7, 2008)
March, 2008
Southwest Wisconsin regional financial office earns two honors for excellence - (March 30, 2008)
Thrivent Financial offers baby boomers new solution to help ensure savings last throughout retirement - (March 18, 2008)
New funds target all-in-one international investing and retirement growth - (March 10, 2008)
Thrivent Financial Bank adds Terrie Pohjola to board - (March 3, 2008)
February, 2008
Thrivent Financial delivers $320 million in dividends - (February 26, 2008)
Giving money is still easier than giving time - (February 19, 2008)
Are retirees without a road map for retirement? - (February 11, 2008)
Winter issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now - (February 4, 2008)
January, 2008
$20.5 million in financing secured for new Lake Country Lutheran High School - (January 29, 2008)
Lutherans to test aging, caregiving models - (January 22, 2008)
Foundation awards $4.1 million to Lutheran organizations to spur charitable gifts - (January 17, 2008)
Thrivent Financial Heritage Foundation provides $1 million loan to help with foreclosure crisis - (January 8, 2008)
Eastside Financial Center to open January 14 - (January 7, 2008)
