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"An excellent guide for philanthropists seeking to unleash the power of faith in healing troubled souls and transforming troubled neighborhoods." Adam Meyerson, president, Philanthropy Roundtable
"Most donors quickly learn how all that glitters is not gold. Some go on to learn how all that is gold does not glitter. In this book Barbara Elliott provides the lessons in discernment and the tools for evaluation that donors need. Take advantage of her understanding by making it your own." Marvin Olasky, ditor of World magazine, author of Compassionate Conservatism and The Tragedy of American Compassion
"Any donor with even a hint of interest in exploring investments in the work of faith-based organizations (FBOs) needs this book. It is packed with practical information about how to understand and assess FBOs. Its numerous examples of real-life donors making real-life differences through partnerships with faith-inspired community healers ought to stimulate much creative brainstorming among philanthropists." Dr. Amy L. Sherman, senior fellow and director, Faith in Communities Initiative of the Foundation for American Renewal
"From the perspective of a local foundation giving to faith-based ministries, we have found Barbara Elliott's work to be inspiring, practical and instructive to us as we think through our priorities and principles for funding decisions…I have extraordinary respect for Barbara's scope of understanding, ability to communicate with passion and reason, and her deep understanding of a very complex field. She gives all of usministries and fundersgenuine hope and invaluable insight." Fred Smith, president, The Gathering
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781932031881 |
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Publisher: | Templeton Press |
Publication date: | 01/01/2005 |
Edition description: | First Edition, First Edition, First Edition, 1 |
Pages: | 88 |
Product dimensions: | 7.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.30(d) |
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Any donor with even a hint of interest in exploring investments in the work of faith-based organizations (FBOs) needs this book. It is packed with practical information about how to understand and assess FBOs. Its numerous examples of real-life donors making real-life differences through partnerships with faith-inspired community healers ought to stimulate much creative brainstorming among philanthropists.
:Senior Fellow and Director, Faith in Communities Initiative of the Foundation for American Renewal
An excellent guide for philanthropists seeking to unleash the power of faith in healing troubled souls and transforming troubled neighborhoods.
President, The Philanthropy Roundtable
Most donors quickly learn how all that glitters is not gold. Some go on to learn how all that is gold does not glitter. In this book Barbara Elliott provides the lessons in discernment and the tools for evaluation that donors need. Take advantage of her understanding by making it your own.
Editor of World magazine, author of Compassionate Conservatism and The Tragedy of American Compassion
From the perspective of a local foundation giving to faith-based ministries, we have found Barbara Elliott's work to be inspiring, practical and instructive to us as we think through our priorities and principles for funding decisions...I have extraordinary respect for Barbara's scope of understanding, ability to communicate with passion and reason, and her deep understanding of a very complex field. She gives all of us-ministries and funders-genuine hope and invaluable insight.
President, The Gathering