Next Steps Encourage Giving Advocates to host and organize NCF Journey of Generosity events. Contact your local NCF office to learn more Invite Giving Advocates to attend The Gathering, an annual conference for committed Christian givers to come together and learn, worship, and hear new ideas about generosity. Contact your local NCF office to learn more about this event Ask Giving Advocates if they would be willing to mentor other clients as they begin their giving journey Host a gathering of Giving Advocates you know – share best practices and address obstacles they face as they mentor their peers Resources for Clients & Advisors The Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster Lifeshapes by pastor Mike Breen – available at weare3dm.com Conformed to His Image by Kenneth Boa The Selfless Way of Christ by Henri Nouwen Giving Journey Assessment Where are your clients on their giving journeys? This assessment tool can help you identify where a given client is on their journey. Once you know where he are she is, you can lead them in the best possible way. Note that this tool is designed for you to fill out on your own, rather than with your clients. It may be valuable to take this assessment yourself. 1. What motivates your client’s giving? A) A desire to help others, reduce taxes, or to receive public recognition B) A growing desire to give as he or she further understands God’s plan C) An desire to make an outward material expression of his or her spiritual commitment D) A desire to show others how to begin their own generosity journey 2. How does your client decide where to give? A) Gifts tend to be reactive and directed largely towards those who ask B) Giving is focused toward causes or issues that appeal to him or her C) Giving is done intentionally and aggressively to specific causes and organizations for which God has instilled a passion D) In addition to other regular gifts, he or she make gifts designed to help others pursue greater generosity
Next Steps Encourage Giving Advocates to host and organize NCF Journey of Generosity events. Contact your local NCF office to learn more Invite Giving Advocates to attend The Gathering, an annual conference for committed Christian givers to come together and learn, worship, and hear new ideas about generosity. Contact your local NCF office to learn more about this event Ask Giving Advocates if they would be willing to mentor other clients as they begin their giving journey Host a gathering of Giving Advocates you know – share best practices and address obstacles they face as they mentor their peers Resources for Clients & Advisors The Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster Lifeshapes by pastor Mike Breen – available at weare3dm.com Conformed to His Image by Kenneth Boa The Selfless Way of Christ by Henri Nouwen Giving Journey Assessment Where are your clients on their giving journeys? This assessment tool can help you identify where a given client is on their journey. Once you know where he are she is, you can lead them in the best possible way. Note that this tool is designed for you to fill out on your own, rather than with your clients. It may be valuable to take this assessment yourself. 1. What motivates your client’s giving? A) A desire to help others, reduce taxes, or to receive public recognition B) A growing desire to give as he or she further understands God’s plan C) An desire to make an outward material expression of his or her spiritual commitment D) A desire to show others how to begin their own generosity journey 2. How does your client decide where to give? A) Gifts tend to be reactive and directed largely towards those who ask B) Giving is focused toward causes or issues that appeal to him or her C) Giving is done intentionally and aggressively to specific causes and organizations for which God has instilled a passion D) In addition to other regular gifts, he or she make gifts designed to help others pursue greater generosity