Giving & Getting in the Kingdom: A Field Guide Hardback - 2012

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The intersection of faith and . . . funds.

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 philanthropy is "love of mankind"- and Christian philanthropy enables us to love God through loving 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 Kingdom delivers much-needed perspective on the eternal significance of our earthly transactions.

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Dr. R. Mark Dillon is Vice President for Advancement at Wheaton College. He has consulted with numerous colleges, universities, and seminaries in North America as well as local churches and nonprofit ministries. For more than 25 years the author has led development professionals, first at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School/Trinity College, and now at Wheaton College.

He is the author of Advancing Advancement: A Study of Fundraising Effectiveness among Protestant Seminaries in the U.S., and serves as Chair of the Chief Institutional Advancement Officers (CIAO) Commission of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

Dr. Dillon and his wife, Susan, live in Wheaton, Illinois.

Back Cover

A blueprint for strategic fundraising which serves the body of Christ and advancing the kingdom of God.

"Read this and you will agree that Giving and Getting in the Kingdom will become the gold standard for all of us who are called to the high calling of gathering for the advancement of the work of Christ."

Joseph Stowell, president, Cornerstone University

"No matter what your role, whether you are just beginning to fundraise or fairly far down the road, the sooner you read this book, the surer and more joyous the remainder of your journey will become. This book gives us the gift of knowing what this field is, or can be, at its very, very best."

James M. Langley, president, Langley Innovations

"Giving and Getting in the Kingdom is a powerful resource that will recharge your passion for stewardship!"

Dan Busby, president, ECFA

"Follow his advice and you will achieve best practices for your church or parachurch organization."

Phil Hubbard, president, Hubbard Management Group, LLC Chairman, English Language Institute/China (ELIC)

"There is no better voice to bring clarity to the calling of advancing Christ's kingdom than my friend Mark Dillon."

Dan Coats, United States Senator

"I highly commend his thoughtful and practical book for those interested in serving givers well and resourcing causes abundantly."

Todd Harper, president, Generous Giving