In congregations and faith-based organizations, money is often a taboo subject. Yet fundraising is a vital part of securing the resources needed to sustain the work of faith in this world—and giving is an important means by which believers can express their faith. This course, developed in partnership with The Fund Raising School, focuses on the opportunities and challenges facing faith-based organizations and the role of pastoral leadership in fundraising and donor care.
Some key topics participants will learn:
- the six elements of fundraising—vehicles, organizational readiness, dynamic functions, human resources, management, and markets;
- the role of pastoral leadership, theological integrity, and organizational transparency in the creation of a culture of generosity;
- how to understand and respond to donor motivations;
- a results-oriented approach for growing the philanthropic support your faith community needs.
Features: A comprehensive study from a guide with background readings, “best practices” advice, exercises on building a fundraising program based on giving as an expression of faith and wise stewardship of resources, and interactive training in key fundraising skills.
This program is ideal for: congregational leadership, denominational executives, religious nonprofit directors, directors of theological institutions.
Click here to register through The Fund Raising School's website.
“This is an outstanding course! I would heartily recommend it to any religious leader—pastors, denominational executives, and para-church directors.”
Larry Hovis
Executive Coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
“Anyone in ministry would benefit from the insights of these wise guides who understand the challenges of faith and finances. Participation is well worth the investment!”
Bob Burns
Associate Professor of Educational Ministries and Dean of Lifelong Learning
Director, Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Program at Covenant Seminary
St. Louis, Missouri
“This course has been immensely helpful to me. I appreciate the instructors’ openness to questions and the opportunity for individual consultation about specifics for our context . . . . [It] opens up a whole new realm of possibility.”
Rebecca Youngblood
Executive Director, Center for Ministry at Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
