A Spirituality of Fundraising

The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series

By: Henri J. M. Nouwen, John S. Mogabgab

Narrated by: Dan Eichen

Do you serve on your church's stewardship committee or need to raise money for a mission trip or some other faith-based cause? Perhaps the thought of asking people for money intimidates you. It's time to change the way you think about fundraising.

"Fundraising is, first and foremost, a ministry," best-selling author and renowned spiritual teacher Henri Nouwen writes. "It's a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission."

Nouwen encourages us to see fundraising as spiritual work and approach it confidently. "Fundraising is precisely the opposite of begging," he points out.

Unlike most business/leadership books, A Spirituality of Fundraising is brief and can easily be listened to in one sitting.

Sections of this booklet include:

• Fundraising as Ministry
• Helping the Kingdom Come About
• Our Security Base
• People Who Are Rich
• Asking
• A New Communion
• Prayer and Gratitude
• Your Kingdom Come

Nouwen's insights will upend your thoughts about fundraising. Never again will you feel like you're begging for money. Instead, you'll see your work as true ministry. A must-read for leaders in churches, nonprofits, ministries, and businesses!

©2011 Henri J. M. Nouwen and John S. Mogabgab (P)2020 Upper Room Books

Insightful and relevant!

This is a must read if you are wanting a fresh insight into the subject area of fundraising!

Helpful & inspirational

I’m at the beginning stages of fundraising and found this to be extremely helpful! I was anxious and worried, but understand my calling and know who has gone before me. Preparing the way.

Useful and Thought Provoking

Great insights and views to consider on an important task that is often viewed anxiously or unpleasantly.

Balanced Fund Raising

This book gives us a beautiful biblical basis for giving and receiving. A foundation to build on!

Amazing Book

This book was great! It offered great insight and allowed me to grow in confidence, planning and lastly love!

I realize now that it is not out of shame or even being nervous but rather come in love and realization that fundraising is fundamental and a way for us to partner in our mission with our community.