That God owns everything and that we are only stewards of all resources is a biblical truth which Christians believe, but not as popularly practiced. I teach my fundraising-students that these two basic principles of divine ownership andRead more…
Beyond the Collection Plate – Developing Church Income from Different Sources
In Beyond the Collection Plate, Steve Pierce offers clear accessible advice which will be of value to everybody involved in the leadership and financial management of churches, as well as to community groups engaged in church fundraising activities. Rich inRead more…
African Council for Accreditation and Accountability (AfCAA)
The vision of the African Council for Accreditation and Accountability (AfCAA) is to unlock Africa’s potential through adherence to Biblical management standards. The mission of the initiative is to bring about public trust in organizations through awareness raising, advocacy andRead more…
Culture is Changing: Fundraising Needs to Change With It
Like many people in the nonprofit world, I started out as a fundraiser. I worked for a development director, however, who had very different ideas about how that job should be done. While her peers boasted about “bringing in aRead more…
How to Create a Compelling Fundraising Ask [Slideshare]
There are many misconceptions about fundraising. One of which is that there is a magic bullet out there (the perfect event, a connection to a celebrity) that will create a financial windfall. Often in the nonprofit world board and staff members so despise fundraising that theyRead more…
How To Give Away $100 Million?
In my full-time role at Covenant Family Wealth Advisors (www.covenant.ca) I have been advising a Christian couple with respect to their financial and estate planning. They are in the process of discerning how to give away the bulk of theirRead more…
High Net Worth Individuals Seeking to Drive Social Impact, Presenting Opportunities for Firms
In managing their wealth, many high net worth individuals (HNWIs) seek to achieve more than monetary returns. Making a positive impact on society through thoughtful investments of time, money, or expertise also ranks highly, and the numbers are overwhelming: drivingRead more…
How to Get the Most Out of a Major Gift Visit!
You finally have the meeting with Mr. Big. What’s next? What do you do? What do you say? It can be tough to keep your eyes on the prize when you get in front of your best major donor prospects.Read more…
Stewardship Resource Review
The International Steward staff reviewed important books on stewardship, generosity, giving and fundraising. Their reviews are included in the attached document.
The Spirituality of Major Gift Fundraising
My guess is that you or some of your colleagues in the field are thinking, “What the heck are these guys talking about now?” “Spirituality and Major Gift Fundraising?” What’s this all about? Okay, I get it. Today when youRead more…