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Growing Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry

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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
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ISBN
9780787948290

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0787948292
ISBN-13
9780787948290
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1667598

Product Key Features

Book Title
Growing Givers' Hearts : Treating Fundraising As Ministry
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / Fundraising & Grants, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Business & Economics
Author
Thomas H. Jeavons, Rebekah Burch Basinger
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-006929
Reviews
"Most Christians who raise money say they want to serve, love, andnurture their donors. Finally, here is a book which can turn thatdesire into reality." (Robert C. Andringa, president, Council forChristian Colleges and Universities) "Practical and inspirational. A book for organizational leaders andfundraisers of faith-based groups, large and small, as well as fordonors and people of faith." (Kara Newell, executive director,American FriAnds Service Committee) "This is not a how-to-do-it, but rather a why-to-do-it written for(church) leaders...and excellent resource..." (charityvillage.com,8/01), "This is not a how-to-do-it, but rather a why-to-do-it written for (church) leaders...and excellent resource..." (charityvillage.com, 8/01)
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
254/.8
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments. Introduction: Fundraising and the Expression of Faith. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN FUNDRAISING? Creating Resources for God's Work. What the Bible Says About Giving and Asking. A Brief History of Christian Fundraising. SIX ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNDRAISING AS A MINISTRY. Confidence in God's Abundance. A Holistic Perspective on 'Kingdom Work'. Clarity About Core Theological Beliefs. Giving Donors Opportunities for Participation. Integrated Organizational Planning. Spiritually Mature Leadership. THE FUNDRAISER'S MINISTRY. Fundraising As a Calling. Fundraising As an Invitation to Cooperate with God's Grace. References. The Authors. Index.
Synopsis
Here for the first time is a truly spiritual way of looking atfundraising as an opportunity to nurture current and prospectivedonors and facilitate their growth in faith. Growing Givers' Heartsexplores how development staff, executives, and board members fromacross the theological spectrum can make faith-buildingopportunities for donors their first priority; act on theirconfidence in God's abundance; draw from their theologicaltradition in their approach to fundraising; involve a vitalcross-section of staff in planning; and cultivate spirituallymature leadership. With this innovative approach, Growing Givers' Hearts empowersreaders to work in spiritually grounded, deeply creative, andprofessionally satisfying ways. Fundraisers in any Christianorganization will find extraordinary insights in this importantguide., For fundraisers who are also Christian, the most vital mission is to grow the givers heart. Here for the first time is a truly spiritual way of looking at fundraising as an opportunity to nurture current and prospective donors and facilitate their growth in faith. While the traditional focus of the fundraising process tends to be utilitarian before it is humane or spiritual, the empowering new model proposed here-fundraising as ministry-puts the humane and the spiritual first. It rests on the idea that relationships with donors should be built upon a desire to encourage their generosity and spiritual growth. This unusual and highly effective approach is rooted in the Gospel vision. It goes beyond respecting our neighbors to loving them. Growing Givers Hearts is based on the authors in-depth study of seven successful Christian organizations whose fundraising efforts reveal the dynamic interplay between encouraging spiritual development of donors and raising essential resources. Such organizations share several key characteristics, including their assumption of Gods abundant grace, their clear use of theology in the way they approach resource development, their practice of offering donors opportunities to participate in the ministry, and their ability to cultivate spiritually mature leadership. The book explores in detail these essential aspects of fundraising as ministry, giving readers a unique way to reflect on what they can do to make their work more personally satisfying and spiritually rewarding. Growing Givers Hearts offers exceptional insights not only for development staff, but for executives, board members, and other leaders of Christian organizations across the theological spectrum. Based on a three-year, nationwide study of Christian organizations whose efforts are successful both in raising needed financial or material resources and in encouraging the spiritual development of their donors, this groundbreaking book identifies key characteristics that enable fundraising to function on both levels at once. Growing Givers Hearts explores in detail how Christian development staff, executives, and board members can make faith-building opportunities for donors their first priority act on their confidence in Gods abundance share their resources and wisdom with other organizations draw from their theological tradition in their approach to fundraising involve a vital cross-section of staff in planning cultivate spiritually mature leadership With this innovative approach, Growing Givers Hearts empowers readers to work in spiritually grounded, deeply creative, and professionally satisfying ways. Fundraisers in any Christian organization will find extraordinary insights in this important guide. "Most Christians who raise money say they want to serve, love, and nurture their donors. Finally, here is a book that can turn that desire into reality." Robert C. Andringa, president, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities "Practical and inspirational. A book for organizational leaders and fundraisers of faith-based groups, large and small, as well as for donors and people of faith." Kara Newell, executive director, American Friends Service Committee, Here for the first time is a truly spiritual way of looking at fundraising as an opportunity to nurture current and prospective donors and facilitate their growth in faith.
LC Classification Number
BV772.5.J43 2000

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