Philosophy of fundraising
HOPE International approaches fundraising with the four-part philosophy shown in this PDF illustration.
Download: HOPE Philosophy of Fundraising (31KB pdf)
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The Giver and the Gift
Written by HOPE’s president and CEO, Peter Greer, and philanthropist David Weekley, The Giver and the Gift outlines a Kingdom perspective on fundraising, discussing questions like: What if fundraising has the potential to be good for the giver, not just the receiver? What if fundraising is about love and service, not just “What’s in it for me?”
Link: The Giver and the Gift website
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Regional representative job description
HOPE’s regional representatives build relationships with supporters in their region. Their activities develop the relationships and resources that HOPE needs to operate. This document highlights the functions and responsibilities of a regional representative.
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Local board description
Local boards support, share, and serve HOPE International’s mission in their geographic area, playing a key role in building support for HOPE across the country. This PDF describes the role and responsibilities of a local board member.
Download: Local board description (9.1MB pdf)
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Additional development resources
The following resources may be valuable to your fundraising and development efforts. Each link leads to an external site with more information.
Link: A Spirituality of Fundraising, by Henri Nouwen
Link: Mission Increase Foundation website
Link: Seed Fundraisers
Download: Sample onboarding reading list (20KB docx)
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