- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (Feb 3 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0787948292
- ISBN-13: 978-0787948290
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#86,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #18 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian Living > Stewardship
- #98 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Ministry & Church Leadership > Church Administration
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"Most Christians who raise money say they want to serve, love, and nurture their donors. Finally, here is a book which 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 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)
"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 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)
Kara Newell, executive director, American Friends Service Committee
"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."
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THESE WORDS FROM Saint Francis remind us that the way we conduct ourselves in our day-to-day lives-whether with families and friends, with colleagues and customers, or with neighbors and strangers-does far more to convey the true extent of our commitment to the ideals of the faith we profess than anything we say or write. Read the first page
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THESE WORDS FROM Saint Francis remind us that the way we conduct ourselves in our day-to-day lives-whether with families and friends, with colleagues and customers, or with neighbors and strangers-does far more to convey the true extent of our commitment to the ideals of the faith we profess than anything we say or write. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Challenging and inspiring research!,
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This review is from: Growing Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry (Hardcover)
Do Christian organizations and development officers fundraise in a way that appeals to motives "at odds with the teachings of their faith"? Are they simply interested in getting a dollar or equally interested in nurturing the spiritual life of donors? These questions are important since, as the authors assert, "Some fundraising appeal or another is quite likely to be the first-and may be the only-contact of the unchurched with Christianity today." Does this fundraising reflect the Gospel?Jesus warned us, "No one can serve two masters...You cannot serve both God and Money." Growing Givers' Hearts begins be surveying the theology of giving in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and throughout the history of the Church. This initial section alone is worth the price of the book. The largest part of Growing Givers' Hearts is based on a three-year study funded by the Lilly Endowment. Jeavons and Basinger explored six organizations that are successful at both raising funds and encouraging the spiritual growth of their donors and identified six "necessary conditions" for such a program. These organizations are: Compassion International, Union Gospel Mission of Seattle, the Catholic Charities of Cleveland, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Biola University. The six conditions are the chapter headings for "Part Two" listed below. The final section moves from the organizational perspective to that of the individual. These chapters are a challenge and an invitation to the ministry of fundraising. Jeavons and Basinger offer specific insights into how the "necessary conditions" flow out of our daily lives. Written for a decidedly Christian audience, Jeavons and Basinger have tried to be inclusive of the Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Evangelical traditions and vocabulary. The book is filled with concrete, but not formulaic, suggestions and practices of those that treat fundraising as ministry. These well-placed, compelling examples ground the principles in real life and make the Growing Givers' Hearts approach even more believable. I highly recommend Growing Givers' Hearts! It a challenge and an encouragement for Christians but would probably be compelling to anyone interested in the spirituality of fundraising. TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One: What is Christian Fundraising? Part Two: Six Essential Characteristics of Fundraising as a Ministry Part Three: The Fundraiser's Ministry
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Scholarly text,
By A Customer
This review is from: Growing Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry (Hardcover)
A scholarly text that explores ways to bring Christianity back into fundraising. It is based on a two-year study of 7 Christian organizations (none of them parishes). It is not about the "how to" of fundraising but rather the "what if."Not as useful for parish work as "Behind the Stained Glass Window" or "Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church."
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not How to but Why to do Christian fundraising,
By Patrick Gallagher (Aberdeen, SD United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Growing Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry (Hardcover)
As someone who is a fundraiser for a Christian organization, I found this to be a refreshing look at fundraising from an explicitly Christian perspective. It doesn't focus very much on fundraising methods, but it reflects on what should be a major goal of Christian fundraising--the continued growth of the faith of a Christian organization's supporters. That is, in the methods they use, Christian fundraisers should seek to expand their givers' faith experience--that's the ultimate goal of stewardship. The book provides numerous examples of how Christian fundraisers have pursued this goal with their donors.The authors conducted lengthy interviews with staff in several well-regarded and successful Christian organizations, including seminaries and service organizations. The insights from these people are worth the price of the book. In addition, the authors also reviewed some of the history of Christian philanthropy, including St. Paul's exhortations of the earliest Christians. When fundraisers are easily criticized, this book gave me a real sense of inspiration about what I do.
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