Download or read book Intentional Stewardship written by Julia S. Emlen and published by Case. This book was released on 2007 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Practice of Stewardship in Religious Fundraising written by Daniel Conway and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1998-03-14 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insights to improve religious fundraising practices The Practice of Stewardship in Religious Fundraising examines the principles, challenges, and current methods of fundraising in the context of the church. The 17th Volume of the New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising series, this book features chapters written by leaders in the field to provide insight on prominent issues based on real-world perspective. Topics range from accountability and the problems with stewardship as a model to stumbling blocks, implications for practice, and more.

Download or read book The Storytelling Non Profit written by Vanessa Chase Lockshin and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Storytelling Non-Profit is a portable consultant for fundraisers, communicators and executive directors who want to tell great stories. In this book, professionals will learn a process for telling a story that inspires and resonates with a target audience."--Back cover.

Download or read book In Pursuit of the Almighty s Dollar written by James Hudnut-Beumler and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2007-03-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day of the week in contemporary America (and especially on Sundays) people raise money for their religious enterprises--for clergy, educators, buildings, charity, youth-oriented work, and more. In a fascinating look into the economics of American Protestantism, James Hudnut-Beumler examines how churches have raised and spent money from colonial times to the present and considers what these practices say about both religion and American culture. After the constitutional separation of church and state was put in force, Hudnut-Beumler explains, clergy salaries had to be collected exclusively from the congregation without recourse to public funds. In adapting to this change, Protestants forged a new model that came to be followed in one way or another by virtually all religious organizations in the country. Clergy repeatedly invoked God, ecclesiastical tradition, and scriptural evidence to promote giving to the churches they served. Hudnut-Beumler contends that paying for earthly good works done in the name of God has proved highly compatible with American ideas of enterprise, materialism, and individualism. The financial choices Protestants have made throughout history--how money was given, expended, or even withheld--have reflected changing conceptions of what the religious enterprise is all about. Hudnut-Beumler tells that story for the first time.

Download or read book Planned Philanthropy written by Golden Rule Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding Philanthropy written by Robert L. Payton and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fine volume on the moral meaning and function of philanthropy…makes the case that philanthropy is essential to democratic society.”—Choice Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when we want to make the world a better place? In essence, what is philanthropy? These fundamental questions are tackled in this engaging and original book. Written by one of the founding figures in the field of philanthropic studies, Robert L. Payton, and his former student sociologist Michael P. Moody, Understanding Philanthropy presents a new way of thinking about the meaning and mission of philanthropy. Weaving together accessible theoretical explanations with fascinating examples of philanthropic action, this book advances key scholarly debates about philanthropy and offers practitioners a way of explaining the rationale for their nonprofit efforts.

Download or read book A Gift That Changed the World written by Dr. Ronald Kovack and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about charitable giving and stewardship. It is a resource book for churches and their leadership as well as the average church member. In it, the author addresses the age-old question: did Jesus or the New Testament teach tithing? How much are we instructed to give in today's world? Are we to give from the gross or our net income? While doing the research for this book, the author makes a remarkable and heretofore silent conclusion. By using a cause-and-effect analysis, the writer postulates that the gift of the Corinthian church was used by God to facilitate every major spiritual awakening or revival throughout history. From Augustine, Calvin, Luther, Wesley, and many others who championed revivals, the Corinthian gift, via a cause-and-effect link, changed the course of church history. Revitalize your church giving and expand its mission and ministry using the same concepts. By applying the lessons of the past from the Corinthians to modern-day stewardship, the reader's view of giving will never be the same. In addition, Dr. Kovack shares secrets of church management that everyone in church administration will want, such as the charitable gift annuity and the charitable remainder trust, which are also explained in this book. Whether it is regular weekly giving or a capital campaign to build an addition, the principles and insights in this book are a valuable resource.

Download or read book Philanthropy as Stewardship written by Environmental Grantmakers Association and published by . This book was released on 200? with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publication to promote among the EGA membership, and within the broader philanthropic community, standards and actions that are consistent with the mission of EGA - to encourage foundations to incorporatean awareness of the environmental context and consequences of their actions into their operations and general decision making.

Download or read book Passing the Plate written by Christian Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-09-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passing the Plate shows that few American Christians donate generously to religious and charitable causes. This eye-opening book explores the reasons behind such ungenerous giving, the potential world-changing benefits of greater financial giving, and what can be done to improve matters. By illuminating the social and psychological forces that shape charitable giving, Passing the Plate is sure to spark a much-needed debate on a critical issue.

Download or read book Stewardshift written by Bob Sitze and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collective groan that greets stewardship campaigns in most churches can be quelled. This book offers theoretical and practical propositions by which lay and clergy leaders can ensure the sustainability of stewardship ministries to help their congregations flourish. Bob Sitze invites stewardship leaders into a broader conversation of how shifted biblical and secular stewardship concepts, practice, and identity can be incorporated into a congregation's life and help bring about lasting change. The book has two sections: Part 1, Scriptural Stewardshifts, reinterprets familiar biblical passages on stewardship, introduces new ones, and helps congregations expand their use of the Bible in their life and stewardship work. Part 2, Secular Stewardshifts, examines the resources that are available to congregations from the "continuing revelation" that is occurring in the secular world, including brain science, financial planning, philanthropy, community organizing, and other areas. The book is written in a friendly style, with reflection questions, so-what moments, and engaging sidebars.

Download or read book The Continuing Journey written by William T. Sturtevant and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and exhilarating discussion of stewardship and good giving experiences. Lessons and anecdotes that will raise the level of your solicitation efforts. The Continuing Journey follows the breakthrough approach for fund raising used by Sturtevant in his best seller The Artful Journey, but it can be used effectively by itself without the earlier book.

Download or read book Imagining Abundance written by Kerry Alys Robinson and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundraising is ministry—a transformative ministry that challenges all people to realize their own gifts and how they can be used for the benefit of the church. In Imagining Abundance, Kerry Robinson focuses on reasons why each of us are called to be stewards. We act because we’re excited about what it is that we do for the church and where we’re called by God to be, we want others to be just as excited about what that is, and we want people to be partners with us in that ministry.In Imagining Abundance, Kerry Robinson offers an inspirational and practical guide to effective fundraising that is ideal for anyone invested in a faith community. Bishops, provincials, pastors, ministers, executive and development directors and trustees of faith-based organizations will benefit from this healthy approach to the activity of fundraising that situates successful development in the context of ministry and mission.

Download or read book Journal of Donor Relations Stewardship written by Anne Manner-McLarty and published by . This book was released on 2016-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of Donor Relations & Stewardship (The Journal) is a periodic serial publication produced in paperback and digital formats as individual volumes dated with month and year of release. The content of The Journal is specific to issues of donor relations and stewardship and is intended as a professional forum for advancing the principles on which the field of practice is based. The Journal explores the role of these practices within the larger perspective of non-profit operations. The target audience is stewardship and donor relations practitioners, managers and executives in the nonprofit sector and students and instructors in programs of nonprofit management. The content is set apart from other offerings now available to the field by its focus on theory rather day-to-day practice. The Journal intentionally encourages self-reflection and professional debate. Contributions to the individual volumes are solicited from senior-level practitioners, leaders in the field of advancement and others with expert-level professional insight that influences the understanding of donor relations and stewardship as a practice. Please search the Journal of Donor Relations & Stewardship in order to review other volumes of the Journal of Donor Relations & Stewardship on Amazon.com.

Download or read book Between Salvation and Stewardship written by Chay Brooks and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Guide on Donor Stewardship written by Alison Clare Baldree Cfre and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "The Guide on Donor Stewardship: The Secret to Raising Lots of Funds" by Alison Clare Baldree - a transformative resource that will empower you to take your fundraising efforts to new heights. With years of experience and a passion for philanthropy, Baldree shares her expert insights and proven strategies for building meaningful connections with donors, fostering a culture of gratitude, and ultimately raising substantial funds for mission-driven organizations. Inside this compelling guide, you'll embark on a journey to discover the power of gratitude and its pivotal role in successful fundraising. Drawing from her extensive expertise, Baldree dives deep into the theory behind donor stewardship, shedding light on the profound impact it can have on both your organization's bottom line and the lives it touches. Through her engaging writing style, she skillfully outlines your role as a "Professional Gratitude Practicer," emphasizing the transformative potential of gratitude in your fundraising endeavors. "The Guide on Donor Stewardship" is more than just a how-to manual-it's a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of donor stewardship. From understanding what truly matters to your donors and knowing who to thank, to mastering the art of expressing gratitude in impactful ways, Baldree equips you with the essential tools and knowledge to cultivate lasting relationships with your supporters. Discover how to engage financial donors, first-time donors, in-kind donors, and volunteers, ensuring that each contribution is acknowledged and valued. What sets this guide apart is its practicality and actionable advice. Baldree shares invaluable insights on systematizing your donor stewardship process, creating additional touchpoints, and measuring the impact of your efforts. With step-by-step instructions and real-life examples, you'll gain the confidence to implement effective strategies that maximize your fundraising potential. As the founder of Alison Clare Philanthropy and The Fundraising Shop, Baldree's expertise shines through in every page. With her extensive background in fundraising consulting, she has helped numerous organizations raise millions of dollars for their causes. Her passion for philanthropy is palpable, making this guide an invaluable resource for anyone committed to making a difference in the world. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or just starting on your philanthropic journey, "The Guide on Donor Stewardship" offers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive. Unlock the transformative power of gratitude, elevate your fundraising efforts, and create a lasting impact with this essential resource. Get ready to revolutionize your approach to donor stewardship and raise significant funds for the causes you believe in.

Download or read book After the Grant written by Judith B. Margolin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Getting a grant is cause for celebration at any nonprofit organization. But the real work - turning the aspirations contained in a proposal into accomplishments that can be described, measured, analyzed, and communicated to the funder - has only just begun. After the Grant was specifically written in response to numerous requests from actual grant winners who needed advice on effectively managing grant funds, developing a productive relationship with their funders, and positioning themselves for further grant funding in the future. This Guide is based on the premise that the recipient of grant funds is just the beginning, and that often a grant from a foundation, if managed properly, can lead to a long and fruitful relationship with that funder - and perhaps others as well.”

Download or read book The Challenges of Foundation Stewardship written by Ruth Sessler Bernstein and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Challenges of Foundation Stewardship is a decision-based case. The case examines a private foundation established with the ideal that giving is 'fun.' However, with a divided board of directors composed of members from two splenetic families, there were many disagreements and the 'fun' was long gone. The case delves into the challenges of governing a private foundation without a mission statement, a grant (spending) policy, or clear donor guidance. In the case study, the lack of clear operational guidance enabled individual board members, without any discussion or approval at the board level, to award grants. The board members, despite an attempt to keep the foundation operational, resolved to dissolve the foundation because it was no longer feasible to govern with a divided board. However, dissolving the foundation proved to be complex, time-consuming, and costly in part due to associated legal and tax issues. The case illustrates the importance of donor intent, mission statements, giving policies, and shared versus individual board member roles and responsibilities. Students will be presented with an overview of the legal and tax ramifications of each dissolution option. At the conclusion of the case, the students will decide which option is best for the foundation and will justify their decision. This case illustrates what constitutes good governance in nonprofit organizations by stressing the importance of a clear mission and spending policy. The students will learn how to avoid the pitfalls that led to The Gift Fund's dissolution.