{"product_id":"growing-givers-hearts-9780787948290","title":"Growing Givers Hearts","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"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)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Fundraising and the Expression of Faith.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WHAT IS CHRISTIAN FUNDRAISING?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating Resources for God's Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What the Bible Says About Giving and Asking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Brief History of Christian Fundraising.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SIX ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNDRAISING AS A MINISTRY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Confidence in God's Abundance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Holistic Perspective on `Kingdom Work'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clarity About Core Theological Beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Giving Donors Opportunities for Participation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Integrated Organizational Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spiritually Mature Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE FUNDRAISER'S MINISTRY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fundraising As a Calling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fundraising As an Invitation to Cooperate with God's Grace.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Authors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405034398039,"sku":"9780787948290","price":23.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787948290.jpg?v=1730488445","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/growing-givers-hearts-9780787948290","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}