We read a lot! We like to stay connected to other leading voices in biblical generosity and to emerging trends in the broader worlds of leadership and fundraising. Here are a few of our favorites.
Biblical Approach to Fundraising
- Coach Your Champions: The Transformational Giving Approach to Major Donor Fundraising – Eric Foley with Rebekah Farquhar and Amy Karjala
- The Choice – Gary G. Hoag, R. Scott Rodin, & Wesley K. Willmer
- A Spirituality of Fundraising – Henri J.M. Nouwen
Biblical Generosity
- The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving – Randy Alcorn
- Living With Wealth Without Losing Your Soul: A Pastor’s Journey from Guilt to Grace – Steve Perry and Steve Halliday
- Abundant: Experiencing the Incredible Journey of Generosity – Todd Harper
Major Gifts
- Growing Givers’ Hearts: Treating Fundraising As A Ministry – Thomas H. Jeavons and Rebekah Burch Basinger
- Major Gift Fundraising for Small Shops (In the Trenches Manual): How to Leverage Your Annual Fund in Only Five Hours per Week – Amy Eisenstein
- The Giver and The Gift: Principles of Kingdom Fundraising – Peter Greer and David Weekley
Communications
- Social Media for Social Good: A How-to Guide for Nonprofits – Heather Mansfield
- Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die – Chip Heath and Dan Heath
- How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters: Revised and Updated – Mal Warwick
Acquisitions
- The Power of Moments: Why Certain Moments Have Extraordinary Impact – Dan and Chip Heath
- Fundraising Dinner Operations Manual: A Guide to Growing Your Ministry Through Events – Mission Increase
Ministry Leadership
Mission, Vision, and Values
- Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches – Peter Greer and Chris Horst
- Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek
- The End of Fundraising: Raise More Money by Selling Your Impact – Jason Saul
Management and fundraising
- Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great – Jim Collins
- Funding Your Ministry: An In-Depth, Biblical Guide for Successfully Raising Personal Support – Scott Morton
- Mastering the Management Buckets: 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business or Nonprofit. – John Pearson
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches – Peter Greer & Christ Horst
- Subversive Sabbath – A.J. Swoboda
- How to Lead When Your Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority – Clay Scroggins
Board governance
- The Nonprofit Board Answer Book: A Practical Guide for Board Members and Chief Executives – Robert C. Andringa & Theodore Wilhelm Engstrom
- Good Governance for Nonprofits – Frederic L. Laughlin and Robert C. Andringa
- Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards – Richard P. Chait and William P. Ryan
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