Author: wenright
PLAYING THE FUNDRAISING GAME
In his classic text on communication theory my good friend Em Griffin uses three game metaphors to illustrate what interpersonal communication is, and is not: bowling, ping-pong, charades.[i] Think ab... Read More
Praise for “Kitchen Table Giving” from Luther Seminary Center for Stewardship
I received a fine review and endorsement of my book Kitchen Table Giving from Adam J. Copeland, Director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders, Luther Seminary. You can a find the entire review here... Read More
In Praise of Lewis Galloway
Religious fundraising is more about ministry than it is about money. As ministry, fundraising is relational, mirroring the practice of pastoral care. Relationship building turns on two words: listen... Read More
QUERIES FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
This morning I had a phone conversation with a person who recently completed a successful $100M capital campaign for a religious nonprofit. That conversation surfaced recent conversations I’ve had... Read More
Giving 2018: Do You Have a Charitable Giving Plan?
As the year 2018 splashes ashore, the charitable giving world finds itself awash in puddles of anxiety. How will the new tax reform legislation affect charitable giving? Will the increased standard ... Read More
Giving Thanks & Giving Tuesday
This Thanksgiving, my wife’s family had a reunion spanning four generations as we honored her immigrant, Norwegian heritage. It was a glorious reunion as cousins saw cousins they had not seen in yea... Read More
Prayer Inspires and Informs Philanthropy
What struck me as I listened to their story was the emphasis they placed on prayer and the way prayer served as a gateway to philanthropy. I recently met two new friends associated with a millennial... Read More
People of Practicing Religious Faith, Twice as Generous in Charitable Giving
The new Giving USA Special Report on Giving to Religion reaffirms earlier research findings relative to religious faith and giving. Households with a religious affiliation give on average $1590 to ch... Read More
“It’s Not Just the What, It’s the Why
In making your fundraising case for support don’t just focus on the “what” questions: What do you ? What difference are you making. In their new fundraising primer Robert Demont ... Read More- 2 of 3
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