Description

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I encourage growth in a person's generosity over time?"

Rev. Mark Sheets is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Congregational Excellence.

Resources

• Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas
• A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen
• Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson
• The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram

Martin Leifeld's Five Minutes for Fundraising

• How Much Should We Ask For?: This video discusses the many factors that should be considered to determine the appropriate size of a gift request.
• The Solicitation Environment: To execute a successful solicitation, it is important to create the most conducive setting possible.

The Missouri United Methodist Foundation

View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources

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