Fundraising for Ministry — CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

What two books of the Old Testament did this module reference to show Biblical precedence for fund-raising?

People give to a ministry or organization, because they’ve caught the vision or understand the purpose.

Stewardship is part of every person’s life.

In the examples of Moses and David, what was it that the people actually responded to?

Different ways that motivate people to give include:

Fund-raising is about asking for money.

An important foundation for building Trust includes:

For the Common Approach to Funding Model that we’ve talked about, the majority of funding comes from:

Which one of these is NOT a question you should be thinking about as you work on your “Case for Support”.

What is happening to the large Western donations as well as some medium-sized National donations?

You should not share the beginnings of your “Case for Support” with anyone.

Churches from the Majority World and the West are increasingly seeing themselves as equals.

How can you communicate good character and good track record?

What changes are taking place that impact churches in the Majority World so that they are receiving less funding from the West?

Why is it important to have a board or accountability group?

The few donations that you may receive from the West, will be given by those who have:

It is best that you have family members on your board.

For the New Approach to Funding Model that we’ve talked about, the majority of funding comes from:

How can you demonstrate to your potential and existing donors that you can be accountable for the funds that they give you?

The challenge that ministries are having, is that there is a smaller resource base and therefore less funds to use for their ministries.

Which of these is NOT one of the four main reasons why people give?

The “New Approach to Funding” is _____________:

Stewardship is:

Ministries have been able to raise local resources by:

In many cases you can combine the vision, purpose and need as you begin your Case for Support by telling a story.

Listed in order, would be the people in your personal orbit closest to you – at the beginning of the list – to furthest away from you at the end of the list:

Family and close friends, other friends, colleagues, those you hardly know.

The correct order that these need to be in to properly build your Case for Support is:

Vision or purpose, need, character, track record.

You should think of fund-raising as an investment strategy.

In the “Fund-Raising Orbit” who is closest to you?

In your Case for Support – it is important to bring your Vision and Need together.

Fund-raising is:

In the “New Funding Model” what area do you need to expand?

Which answer below is NOT part of building your Case for Support.

When you complete this course you will be able to:

How can you use your orbit in fund-raising efforts?

You should initially present your Case for Support to: