The Giver and the Gift



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About The Giver and the Gift

For many people, “fundraising” has become a dirty word. Conjuring images of guilt-inducing gimmickry, the predominant model saps the joy from both the donor and the receiver.

David Weekley—chairman of David Weekley Homes and one of America’s most influential philanthropists—and Peter began to question underlying assumptions about philanthropy and fundraising. What if giving, at its core, is spiritual? 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?” And what if everything we thought we'd known about fundraising and philanthropy was wrong?

Based upon shared relationship and experiences, The Giver and the Gift outlines a Kingdom perspective on fundraising. It’s time to dismantle certain shaky beliefs and practices, energizing a new generation for generosity and rediscovering a path that values the giver as much as the gift.

(Incredibly Generous) Endorsements

“Peter Greer and David Weekley invite us into a new and transformative perspective on fundraising. With insight and practical application, they challenge each of us to build collaborative and Spirit-led financial partnerships. This book will be a refreshing read for anyone who desires to give or receive funds that advance God’s kingdom in the world.” —Gary A. Haugen, president & CEO of International Justice Mission, author of The Locust Effect

“At the heart of The Giver and the Gift is a simple message: generosity is relational. It is relational between us and the ultimate Giver. It is relational, when done well, between those who are seeking resources and those who are giving resources. Whether you are a donor or one who is raising funds, you will learn a great deal from the differing perspectives that Peter and David bring to this topic. This book will help advance the generosity movement and help you rediscover the joy of generosity.” —David Wills, president of the National Christian Foundation and coauthor of Investing in God’s Business and Family Money

“How do leaders of non-profit organizations who want to change the world partner with donors and investors with the same vision? How does fundraising become a Kingdom partnership, instead of just the transfer of funds? In 20 short chapters, Peter Greer and David Weekley give principles and examples of how both of these things can be done well. As a person who has spent years in the middle of these partnerships, I found the book fresh, clear, and extremely helpful.” —Denny Rydberg, president of Young Life

“The desire to take part in Kingdom work lies in the heart of every believer, but at times, we need fresh insight to guide us in our endeavors. Peter and David offer just that in their book, The Giver and the Gift. They reveal both the challenge and the mandate we have to embrace our role in a world filled with great need, living with our eyes wide open, truly seeing those around us, and listening carefully to the voice of the Holy Spirit. It’s a compelling book, with truth that will renew your mind and your heart." —Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels

 

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