Giving and Getting in the Kingdom A Field Guide

Fundraising for an organization or ministry is not merely an important task, it's a noble one. Successful leaders must possess the theological vision to recognize the necessity of asking, the joy of giving, and the beautifully collaborative nature of advancing the kingdom. It should come as no surprise that the literal translation of the word philanthropyis "love of mankind"- and Christian philanthropy enables us to love God throughloving man. Mark Dillon has spent his career interacting with hundreds of thoughtful Christian stewards, and reframing the discussion on giving. He challenges leaders to ensure their organizations and ministries are worthy of the gifts they receive. Highly practical and refreshingly candid, Giving and Getting in the Kingdomdelivers much-needed perspective on the eternal significance of our earthly transactions.

DR. R. MARK DILLON is Vice President for Advancement at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois. He has consulted with numerous colleges, universities, and seminaries in North America as well as a number of local churches and nonprofit ministries. For over 25 years the author has led a team of development professionals, first at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School/Trinity College and for the past 17 years at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. He has engaged with hundreds of thoughtful Christian stewards and ministry leaders. Dr. Dillon and his wife, Susan, live in Wheaton and are the proud parents of three children, Daniel, Joel, and Laura Grace, and grandparents to five precious grandchildren.

Foreword Introduction Part I. Giving in the Kingdom: A Way of THinking 1. God Created Us to Give 2. Philanthropy and the Kingdom 3. Philanthropy, Rooted in Christ, Is Eternally Significant 4. The Mind of the Giver 5. How Money Flows Part II. Getting: A Way of Being 6. The Messenger Matters 7. The Message Matters 8. The Donor/Investor Matters Most Part III. Fundraising: A Way of Doing 9. The Hallmarks of a Strong Program 10. Three Gift Types, and Why Your Organization Needs All Three 11. Getting the Word Out 12. The Capital Campaign 13. Beyond Campaigns 14. The Unique Challenge of Fundraising in the Church 15. Hard Topics for the Christian Fundraiser Afterword Notes Acknowledgements