{"product_id":"a-spirituality-of-fundraising-workbook-edition-9780835818803","title":"A Spirituality of Fundraising: Workbook Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe why-and how-of faith-based fundraising and stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, many faith-based fundraisers and communities have been inspired by Henri J. M. Nouwen's book A Spirituality of Fundraising and his approach to fundraising as a calling and ministry. Many who are inspired by Nouwen's vision remain hesitant to ask for money, saying, \"I don't have the personality to raise money\" or \"Asking for money still feels too complicated and makes me fearful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathan Ball, a close colleague and friend of Nouwen, tackles these trepidations head-on with his workbook, providing a 4-week how-to guide for putting Nouwen's culture-shifting vision into practice. Nouwen and Ball lift up fundraising as a powerful way of loving and building community. They provide gentle guidance that will help people from all walks of life reimagine the task of fundraising and access the inner conviction and external skills to engage in the task of fundraising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this workbook, readers will find the complete original text of A Spirituality of Fundraising plus extensive commentary on its themes. There are many questions for reflection and journaling, prompts for listening and meditation, and instructions for using the book as an individual or with a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original print book edition, without the workbook, is available here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNouwen, Henri J. M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Henri Nouwen was an internationally renowned priest and author, respected professor, and beloved pastor who wrote over 40 books on the spiritual life. Nouwen enjoyed an impressive academic career with positions at the Menninger Clinic, Notre Dame University, the University of Nijmegen, and Yale University. In later life he was called to serve in L'Arche Daybreak community, where people with developmental disabilities live with assistants. Henri Nouwen died in September 1996.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBall, Nathan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Nathan Ball met and shared community life with Henri Nouwen in Jean Vanier's L'Arche for over 10 years. Their friendship and Nouwen's spiritual vision had a life-changing impact on Nathan, who has had various leadership roles within the L'Arche movement. For the past 20 years, he has been heavily involved in various aspects of fundraising.","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629042602258,"sku":"9780835818803","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_12a81624-4689-437a-aaa9-9e7d174746ed.jpg?v=1732718096","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-spirituality-of-fundraising-workbook-edition-9780835818803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}