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Front Cover; Abundance; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Grounded; Part I: The Ten Steps: An Overview; Board and Staff Leadership; The Financial Stewardship Plan; Strategic Vision; Part II: Expanding the Fundraising Plan; Case Development; Communication for When You Are Asking and When You Aren't; Donor Mentality; Roadblocks; Utilize Volunteers; Donor Stewardship; Part III: Stimulating Generosity and Reinforcing Abundance; Council and Board Activities; Witness to Generosity; 10,000 Carwash: Special Appeals from an Abundance Mentality

A Different Story as the Church: Stewardship for All SeasonsGrowing Givers' Hearts; Should the Pastor Know?; Fundraising Is Ministry; Conclusion; Appendix A: Outcome Stories; Appendix B: Sample Offering Talks; Appendix C: Sample Strategic Plans, Goals, Objectives, and Tactics; Back Cover

Pastor and certified fundraising executive (CFRE) Michael R. Ward provides church leaders a resource to lead their congregations to a new culture of generosity and abundance that raises more money as well as more disciples. This book guides a process of study, reflection, and action that is clear and practical. Ward taps into years of experience fundraising in the nonprofit sector to address the ongoing challenges of financing ministry.

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