The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising
Ebook
A Relational Approach to Fundraising
For many people, fundraising has become a dirty word.
Conjuring images of guilt-inducing gimmickry, the predominant model
saps the joy from both the donor and the receiver. But what if
fundraising has the potential to be good for the giver, not just
the recipient? What if it's about love and service, not just
"What's in it for me?"
These are the questions that Peter Greer, president and CEO of Hope
International, and David Weekley, one of America's most influential
philanthropists, answer in The Giver and the Gift. Based
upon their own relationship and experiences, The Giver and the
Gift outlines a Kingdom perspective on fundraising. Instead of
guilt, there is gratitude. Instead of obligation, joy.
It's time to dismantle certain shaky beliefs and practices,
energizing a new generation of generosity.
"How does fundraising become a Kingdom partnership, instead of just
the transfer of funds? As a person who has spent years in the
middle of these partnerships, I found the book fresh, clear, and
extremely helpful." --Denny Rydberg, president of Young
Life
From the Back Cover
A Relational Approach to Fundraising
For many people, fundraising has become a dirty word.
Conjuring images of guilt-inducing gimmickry, the predominant model
saps the joy from both the donor and the receiver. But what if
fundraising has the potential to be good for the giver, not just
the recipient? What if it's about love and service, not just
"What's in it for me?"
These are the questions that Peter Greer, president and CEO of Hope
International, and David Weekley, one of America's most influential
philanthropists, answer in The Giver and the Gift. Based
upon their own relationship and experiences, The Giver and the
Gift outlines a Kingdom perspective on fundraising. Instead of
guilt, there is gratitude. Instead of obligation, joy.
It's time to dismantle certain shaky beliefs and practices,
energizing a new generation of generosity.
"How does fundraising become a Kingdom partnership, instead of just
the transfer of funds? As a person who has spent years in the
middle of these partnerships, I found the book fresh, clear, and
extremely helpful." --Denny Rydberg, president of Young
Life
Product Details
- Title : The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising
- Authors:
- Greer, Peter
- Weekley, David
- Smith, Fred
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781441229908
Peter Greer (www.peterkgreer.com) is president and CEO of
HOPE International, a global nonprofit focused on addressing both
physical and spiritual poverty through microfinance. He has a
master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School.
Peter speaks regularly to large audiences, including at conferences
like Catalyst and Passion. Peter lives with his wife and three
children in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
David Weekley is chairman of David Weekley Homes, the
largest privately owned homebuilder in America. While still
responsible for his business, David allocates 50 percent of his
time and income to nonprofits. David lives with his wife in
Houston, Texas.