By Lisa Smith Fiegel, Alaska Synod (ELCA) director for evangelical mission When I heard the knock, I expected to be asked to give a large sum of money to a ministry I love. What I didn’t expect was the way it would make me feel. Two representatives from the ministry sat down with me and… Read more »
Tag: Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising
Giving with mission
By Rev. Ka Hon Tony Wong As a pastor of small bicultural (English/Chinese) church, I notice that lack of resources is one of the discussions I have with the lay leaders in my church council. When I discuss this phenomenon with my Associate English ministry pastor, we recognize the concern of our church members and… 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 »
‘I hope to build up practitioners so that they feel confident in what they need to do’
An economics major in undergrad, an attorney at a free legal clinic, a parish minister, and the director of clergy excellence for the Virginia United Methodist Conference. What do all of the roles have in common? For one, they’ve been held by the same person. Meredith McNabb sees the many differences in the positions she’s… Read more »