A Clearinghouse on Faith, Development and Nonprofits
May 16, 2008 at 9:51 am · Filed under Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Nonprofits
I met with one of the folks in Advancement as we are in the process of increasing scholarship opportunities for students in our social work program. In this discussion, we talked about the use of wealth screening as a tool to leverage funds for the university. There are now (or has been for those of you that eat and drink fund raising trends) software where nonprofits can screen and identify donors in their database.
Because tax and asset holdings are public information, nonprofits can strategically determine which donor relationships can be enhanced. One of the companies that provides wealth screening software is Kintera where nonprofits can identify donors for planned giving, annual funds and capital campaigns. Another company that provides such software support is Growthdesign.
Here are some others to check out:
Qbase
AskAnalyzer
Blackbaud Analytics
WealthEngine
WealthPoint
There are criticisms of this software. Some think that this tool is not cost-effective in the long run. Others state that while it provides an understanding of donor assets and wealth, donors ultimately need to loyal to your organization in order to increase their giving.
May 8, 2008 at 6:40 pm · Filed under Faith, Holistic Missions, Social Justice
May 8, 2008 at 1:24 pm · Filed under Community Development, Community Economic Development, Holistic Missions, Social Justice, Uncategorized
The Chalmers Center for Economic Development will offer their “Foundations and Principles of Holistic Ministry” distance learning course twice this fall. The first offering is scheduled for August 18 - September 13, 2008 and the second for October 20 - November 15, 2008. The fall offering of the follow up course, “Principles and Practices of Christian Microfinance and Microenterprise Development,” has one remaining seat; however, it will be offered again in Spring 2009. fall-foundations-announcement
April 25, 2008 at 8:14 am · Filed under About me, Holistic Missions, Taylor University
I recently spoke (April 16th) at a Taylor University chapel. If you would like to listen to my talk here — “What is Shaliom?”. The chapel was well received by students and colleagues on campus.
April 25, 2008 at 8:10 am · Filed under Globalization, International Development
The University of Bath Centre of Development Studies which offers degrees, seminars and research in international development houses a research project called Wellbeing in Development Countries. This research group attempts to formulate the theoretical concept of well-being in developing countries. The research group collaborates with organizations in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru and Thailand to produce their work.
The Centre of Development Studies is part of the University of Bath which offers undergraduate, masters and PhD degrees in international development. The Centre also hosts seminars throughout the year - some for the public, some just for the university community. The Centre also has an excellent links page.
April 18, 2008 at 10:50 pm · Filed under Affordable Housing, Community Development, Community Economic Development, Uncategorized
Today, President Bush announced his new HUD chief. Steven Preston, former administrator of the Small Business Association was announced as the new HUD chief pending confirmation from the senate. This happens weeks after former secretary Alphonso Jackson resigned from his position amidst professional misconduct charges. It is concerning that a former SBA administrator is now in charge of HUD - Preston, while a talented and seasoned corporate bureaucrat, lacks significant experience in housing and community development issues. For more information, please read the following Washington Post article on the new development.
March 31, 2008 at 10:19 am · Filed under Affordable Housing, Community Development
Alphonso Jackson, HUD Secretary announced his resignation this morning after being mired for months in personal and professional controversy. You can find out more about the resignation which is effective April 18 here on washington post.com. Also here is a recent House Financial Services Committee oversight meeting with the HUD Secretary.
March 26, 2008 at 6:43 pm · Filed under Community Development, Faith, Holistic Missions, Social Justice
John and Vera Mae Perkins, who grew the Christian Community Development movement in the United States, will be hosting a “Sons and Daughters” conference in Jackson, Mississippi. The conference is convened by the Perkins’ foundation, The John H. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development. This is a wonderful networking opportunity for the next generation of Christians involved in community development to engage with and learned from seasoned veterans. The conference will be held from May 8-11, 2008. More information can be found here.
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