Last year, I was awarded a grant through Leadership Education at Duke Divinity to support an innovative approach to leadership within my institution, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving. Lake Institute offers a variety of educational and public programs on a regular basis; however, we’ve never offered a renewal day or retreat for our constituents…. Read more »
Entries by Anne Brock
‘Helping those we serve thrive as they learn to live generously’
By Marcia Shetler A few years ago during a family vacation to northern California, we visited Sutter’s Mill, where John Sutter’s discovery of gold in the American River set off the California gold rush. Our three young grandchildren enjoyed doing their own prospecting along the riverbank. They were excited about their shiny discoveries, even though… Read more »
Frontline religious leaders and the National Study of Congregations’ Economic Practices
By Jamie Goodwin Jenny Yang, daughter of immigrant parents from Korea, serves as senior vice-president for advocacy and policy at World Relief and co-author of the book Welcoming the Stranger. She was my teacher at a Duke University seminar about faith communities and immigration this summer. During the course of the seminar, I mentioned the… Read more »
Fundraising as essential to mission
By Sr. Bernadette Mota In July 2019, I will officially move into the role of Director of Mission Advancement and Fundraising for the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. I currently am the Director of Young Adult Ministry in the mountains of Colorado Springs. Although it will be challenging for me to leave my present ministry,… Read more »
‘Highlighting stewardship, giving, and gratitude will have ripple effects for generations’
By Jenna Olson Popp I came into the fundraising profession right out of college, moving into a full-time position at The Lutheran Center, a campus ministry I called my church home throughout college. Though I could speak about the ministry from a very personal perspective, I still looked for quality effective fundraising education. We are… Read more »