April 18-21, 2016

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving are partnering to offer an executive certificate in religious fundraising. Held April 18-21, 2016, the four-day event is designed for persons with leadership positions in faith-based nonprofit organizations or churches. The onsite course will teach students about raising money in religious organizations, with focus on churches, nonprofits, and religious social service organizations.

The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising program provides the research, tools, and training to meet the growing needs of religious leaders to inspire and transform philanthropic giving within their congregation and community. Sessions include Nurturing Generous Congregations and Organizations, Fundraising as Ministry, Nurturing Generous Donors, and Shaping a Theology of Money. Upon completion of the courses, participants will design either a year-round stewardship program or annual-giving (fundraising) program, including an evaluation of the program upon completion. Upon completion of this program, the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising will be awarded. More information about the seminar, the final project, required readings and other details can be found on Lake’s website at https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/institutes/lake-institute/courses/religious-fundraising.html.

The program will be led by David P. King, Karen Lake Buttrey Director of Lake Institute on Faith & Giving; the incoming managing director of education and engagement; and Deirdre King Hainsworth, founding director of the Center for Technology and Community.

Registration

Space is limited and the first 25 applicants will be accepted. Tuition is $1250 and full payment must be made by April 1, 2016. Tuition covers four seminars, plus breakfast and refreshments. Additional meals, books, and lodging are at the participant’s expense. Registration and payment are accepted online. Overnight housing accommodations can be made by contacting 412-362-5610 or reception@pts.edu. Direct all questions to the Office of Continuing Education at 412-924-1345 or ConEd@pts.edu.

 

 

About the Instructors

Dr. David P. King is the Karen Lake Buttrey Director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving as well as Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies within the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He arrived at IUPUI in 2014 after serving as Assistant Professor of Christian History at Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis,TN. He earned his Ph.D. from Emory University with a specific interest in American religious history and its intersections with the growing field of world Christianity. His recent research focuses on the rise of evangelical relief and development NGOs, religious humanitarianism, and religion’s engagement with international affairs. He is passionate about research and teaching but as an ordained minister having served local churches and national faith-based organizations, he is also fueled by facilitating conversations with faith leaders, donors, and fundraisers (of all generations) around the intersections of faith and giving.

Dr. Phil Jamieson is President/CEO of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences and an elder in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.  He has served on the faculty of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary since 2000 and as pastor of several churches before joining the Foundation in 2013. He is married to Jan and they are the parents of two children, Bethany and Mark. They are also the coauthors of Ministry and Money: A Practical Guide for Pastors and Finance: Handling God's Money in the Church, a part of the Guidelines series for The United Methodist Church.

Dr. Deirdre King Hainsworth is an ordained United Church of Christ minster and ethicist whose research and teaching focuses on the intersections of theology, vocation, and information technology. She served for many years as ethics faculty at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and director of the Seminary’s Center for Business, Religion, and Public Life. She left full-time teaching to serve as founding director of the Center for Technology and Community, providing research and consulting on how technology can support mission for religious communities and nonprofits. She received her A.B. from Harvard and her M.Div. and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary.

About the Partners

Lake Institute is part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the largest, most comprehensive, and world-renowned academic center focused solely on philanthropy.

Founded in 1794, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate theological school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Rooted in the Reformed tradition, the Seminary is committed to the formation of women and men for theologically reflective ministry and to scholarship in service to the global Church of Jesus Christ.

 

April 18-21, 2016

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving are partnering to offer an executive certificate in religious fundraising. Held April 18-21, 2016, the four-day event is designed for persons with leadership positions in faith-based nonprofit organizations or churches. The onsite course will teach students about raising money in religious organizations, with focus on churches, nonprofits, and religious social service organizations.

The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising program provides the research, tools, and training to meet the growing needs of religious leaders to inspire and transform philanthropic giving within their congregation and community. Sessions include Nurturing Generous Congregations and Organizations, Fundraising as Ministry, Nurturing Generous Donors, and Shaping a Theology of Money. Upon completion of the courses, participants will design either a year-round stewardship program or annual-giving (fundraising) program, including an evaluation of the program upon completion. Upon completion of this program, the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising will be awarded. More information about the seminar, the final project, required readings and other details can be found on Lake’s website at https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/institutes/lake-institute/courses/religious-fundraising.html.

The program will be led by David P. King, Karen Lake Buttrey Director of Lake Institute on Faith & Giving; the incoming managing director of education and engagement; and Deirdre King Hainsworth, founding director of the Center for Technology and Community.

Registration

Space is limited and the first 25 applicants will be accepted. Tuition is $1250 and full payment must be made by April 1, 2016. Tuition covers four seminars, plus breakfast and refreshments. Additional meals, books, and lodging are at the participant’s expense. Registration and payment are accepted online. Overnight housing accommodations can be made by contacting 412-362-5610 or . Direct all questions to the Office of Continuing Education at 412-924-1345 or .

 

 

About the Instructors

Dr. David P. King is the Karen Lake Buttrey Director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving as well as Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies within the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He arrived at IUPUI in 2014 after serving as Assistant Professor of Christian History at Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis,TN. He earned his Ph.D. from Emory University with a specific interest in American religious history and its intersections with the growing field of world Christianity. His recent research focuses on the rise of evangelical relief and development NGOs, religious humanitarianism, and religion’s engagement with international affairs. He is passionate about research and teaching but as an ordained minister having served local churches and national faith-based organizations, he is also fueled by facilitating conversations with faith leaders, donors, and fundraisers (of all generations) around the intersections of faith and giving.

Dr. Phil Jamieson is President/CEO of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences and an elder in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.  He has served on the faculty of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary since 2000 and as pastor of several churches before joining the Foundation in 2013. He is married to Jan and they are the parents of two children, Bethany and Mark. They are also the coauthors of Ministry and Money: A Practical Guide for Pastors and Finance: Handling God's Money in the Church, a part of the Guidelines series for The United Methodist Church.

Dr. Deirdre King Hainsworth is an ordained United Church of Christ minster and ethicist whose research and teaching focuses on the intersections of theology, vocation, and information technology. She served for many years as ethics faculty at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and director of the Seminary’s Center for Business, Religion, and Public Life. She left full-time teaching to serve as founding director of the Center for Technology and Community, providing research and consulting on how technology can support mission for religious communities and nonprofits. She received her A.B. from Harvard and her M.Div. and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary.

About the Partners

Lake Institute is part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the largest, most comprehensive, and world-renowned academic center focused solely on philanthropy.

Founded in 1794, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate theological school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Rooted in the Reformed tradition, the Seminary is committed to the formation of women and men for theologically reflective ministry and to scholarship in service to the global Church of Jesus Christ.