Philanthropy and Fundraising in Faith-Based, Nonprofit Organizations

1 credits

This four-week, 1-credit module, developed in collaboration with the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, explores philanthropy as a spiritual and strategic practice. Students approach fundraising as ministryrooted in stewardship, hospitality, and missionwhile learning to navigate the tensions between pastoral identity, professional practice, and institutional sustainability. The module introduces tools like the Pyramid of Giving and Message Mapping. Students assess giving patterns, craft cases for support, and design mission-aligned fundraising strategies. Students are required to join a live, synchronous conversation with an expert on Thursdays as well as meet in small learning communities once a week (by arrangement).