Faith-Filled Explorations: The Conversion of a Reluctant Fundraiser
When Brendan Manson—then a pastor overseeing a large parish and K–8 school—was asked to lead a $15M capital campaign, his instinct was to run away like Jonah. But through that journey, he discovered a biblical and practical approach to fundraising that transformed not only the campaign but his vocation. Today, he serves as President of Fellowship Development, helping Christian organizations build strong ministries through mission-driven fundraising. Learn why fundraising isn’t “asking for money”—it’s a joyful act of leadership.
Key Takeaways:
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The Good News of Fundraising
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Why fundraising is an act of ministry, not a burden
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Five simple strategies anyone can use to become an effective fundraiser (even if you don’t want to do it!)
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Date and Time
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
January 15th at 11 am Pacific, 12 noon Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern. This event will be recorded, and a link will be sent to registered attendees following the event.
Location
A Zoom event
Fees/Admission
Free for members
$10 for non-members
Website
Printed courtesy of www.elcaschools.org – Contact the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association for more information.
1301 E. Main St Unit 3215, Carbondale, IL 62901 – 8005007644 – info@elcaschools.org