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    The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising
    The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising
    The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising
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    The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising

    By Peter Greer, David Weekley and Fred Smith

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    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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBaker Publishing Group
    Release dateNov 24, 2015
    ISBN9781441229908
    The Giver and the Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising
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    Peter Greer

    Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global, Christ-centered microfinance organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Internationally, Peter served as a microfinance adviser in Cambodia, technical adviser for Self-Help Development Foundation in Zimbabwe and managing director for Urwego in Rwanda. As an advocate for the church?s role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has been a featured speaker at conferences such as Catalyst, Passion and Harvest International's Development Conference and Jubilee, and he has been featured in Christianity Today, World, Forbes, Relevant and Outcomes magazine, and on CNN. Peter is the author or coauthor of The Poor Will Be Glad, The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, Mission Drift, Entrepreneurship for Human Flourishing, Stop Helping Us and Watching Seeds Grow. Peter and his wife, Laurel, live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with their three children.

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      The Giver and the Gift - Peter Greer

      © 2015 by Peter Greer and David Weekley

      Published by Bethany House Publishers

      11400 Hampshire Avenue South

      Bloomington, Minnesota 55438

      www.bethanyhouse.com

      Bethany House Publishers is a division of

      Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan

      www.bakerpublishinggroup.com

      Ebook edition created 2015

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

      ISBN 978-1-4412-2990-8

      Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com

      Scripture quotations identified ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2007

      The Ecclesiastes quote in the dedication is from the Holman Christian Standard Bible, copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.

      Scripture quotations identified KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.

      Scripture quotations identified NLT are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      Cover design by LOOK Design Studio

      Authors are represented by Wolgemuth and Associates.

      "The Giver and the Gift completely shifted every paradigm I had about fundraising."

      —Justin Rule, founder, Heads Up

      I recommend this book for its authenticity and practical application.

      —Terry Looper, founder & CEO, Texon

      I found the book fresh, clear, and extremely helpful.

      —Denny Rydberg, president, Young Life

      Peter and David’s relationship honors the idea that each giver should decide in his or her own heart what to give.

      —Brad Formsma, creator, Ilikegiving.com; author, I Like Giving

      David and Peter have addressed the donor-fundraiser relationship in an unusual and insightful way.

      —Greg Brenneman, CEO, CCMP Capital; former chairman, Burger King and Continental Airlines

      This book will help you rediscover the joy of generosity.

      —David Wills, president, National Christian Foundation; coauthor, Investing in God’s Business and Family.Money.

      Peter Greer and David Weekley lucidly demonstrate that fundraising and giving are primarily about partnership.

      —Dennis Hollinger, president, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Coleman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics

      Peter and David’s powerful stories and keen insight shine light on the partnership God intends between the gift and the giver.

      —Lance Wood, partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

      This book is certain to inspire greater generosity.

      —Jeff Rutt, founder and CEO, Keystone Custom Homes; founder, HOPE International

      The truth in this book is enlightening, and I sincerely believe it needs to be read by all nonprofit leaders, development staff, and donors.

      —Greg Murtha, chief relationship officer, iDonate

      I believe that David and Peter’s book will inspire all of us to greater generosity.

      —Nicky Gumbel, vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton; pioneer, The Alpha Course

      Peter Greer and David Weekley challenge believers to incarnate Kingdom generosity by being engaged in transformational giving.

      —Kim S. Phipps, president, Messiah College

      This book walks us through God’s plan for each of us to participate in the furthering of His Kingdom through giving and serving generously.

      —Dave Valle, founder, Esperanza International

      Truth that will renew your mind and your heart.

      —Anne Beiler, founder, Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels

      Peter and David elevate and articulate deep spiritual truths and practical lessons for both the fundraiser and the funder.

      —Michael J. Mantel, PhD, president and CEO, Living Water International

      Thank you, Peter and David, for taking these gems and putting them to paper for all of us!

      —Eric Scofield, chief development officer, Young Life

      This book invites you to think more deeply about your philanthropy and reveals best practices leading to more impact in your giving.

      —Chris Crane, CEO, Edify

      This book will be a refreshing read for anyone who desires to give or receive funds that advance God’s Kingdom in the world.

      —Gary A. Haugen, president and CEO, International Justice Mission; author, The Locust Effect

      Sure would have been good to have had this book when I started in this field.

      —Peb Jackson, connector and coauthor, Danger Calling: True Adventures of Risk and Faith

      Dedicated to Terry Looper and Rusty Walter for their friendship and generosity.

      A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

      Ecclesiastes 4:12 HCSB

      CONTENTS

      Cover    1

      Title Page    2

      Copyright Page    3

      Endorsements    4

      Dedication    5

      Foreword by Fred Smith    9

      Introduction    11

      Part I: The Gift    15

      1. Christ-Centered, Not Me-Centered    25

      2. Listen First, Speak Second    28

      3. Generous, Not Greedy    32

      4. Clarity, Not Ambiguity    35

      5. Real, Not Rose-Colored    38

      6. Patient, Not Overambitious    42

      7. Confident, Not Arrogant    45

      8. Long-Term, Not Short-Lived    48

      9. Grateful, Not Entitled    51

      10. Represents, Not Uses    54

      Part II: The Giver    59

      11. Stewardship, Not Ownership    65

      12. Heads, Not Just Hearts    68

      13. Mission Minded, Not Manipulative    72

      14. Partnership, Not Dependency    75

      15. Transformational Giving, Not Just Informed Philanthropy    78

      16. Spirit-Led, Not Overly Structured    82

      17. Anonymous or Named?    85

      18. The Kids or the Kingdom?    88

      19. For Forever or For Now?    91

      20. Together, Not Alone    94

      Conclusion    97

      Acknowledgments    99

      Appendix 1: David Weekley Family Foundation’s International Giving Summary    101

      Notes    107

      About the Authors    110

      Books by Peter Greer    111

      Back Ads    112

      Back Cover    114

      FOREWORD

      Several years ago, I wrote a review for a book on fundraising that was never published. I took issue with one of the assumptions about relationships with donors. The author started from the premise that wealthy donors are rich in possessions but poor in spirit, and the role of the fundraiser is to minister to their hurts and needs. There was no mention of the opportunity to learn from the experience and competence of

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