People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Support [Paperback]

William P. P. Dillon (Author), William Paul. Dillon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 1993

Too often, the desire to accomplish ministry is squashed under the fear and perceived burden of raising the necessary funds. Break through that perception into a reality where you reach out and effectively develop relationships that quickly allow you to reach your personal or organizational funding and prayer support goals. With this new and expanded version of People Raising as your guide, it is possible!Veteran ministry leader, William Dillon, takes you through the basics of developing a philosophy and correct attitude toward fundraising, right through the necessary practical skills and techniques to do it confidently. This tried and proven manual has been updated to include new sections on social media, coaching, mastering six critical support raising skills, and confronting the "Fear Factor". It's a highly practical guide that provides the well-honed tools you need to finance the ministry to which God has called you. So if you are looking for a strategic action plan that will reduce the time involved to raise funds and will leave you feeling hopeful and confident, People Raising is for you!

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About the Author

BILL DILLON serves as founder and President of People Raising which focuses on providing fundraising training for missionaries, church planters and Christian organizations. He also is the founder and Executive Director of Inner City Impact in Chicago. Bill's family has served Chicago's Inner City since 1918 and he is third generation inner city minister. In 2005 he was honored by Moody Bible Institute as Alumnus of the Year. He is married, has three grown children and seven grandchildren. He resides in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; Audio Edition edition (August 10, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802464475
• ISBN-13: 978-0802464477
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, step-by-step guide for raising financial support., October 14, 1999

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Rory Starks ([e-mail]) (U.S. A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Support (Paperback)

Mr. Dillon's step-by-step guide to raising financial support for missionary service is top notch. It is filled with useful ideas for an individual raising support, or for a development fundraising professional responsible for raising financial contributions for their organization. I have not seen a more effective tool for support raising and I highly recommend Mr. Dillon's book. In fact, we at Food for the Hungry use the book consistently.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deputation at its finest, June 26, 2002

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Bill Reese (Norcross, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Support (Paperback)

For missionaries that are responsible for raising their own support, this book is a must. Regardless if you are new to mission work and new to support raising or a veteran missionary with a continuing need to raise support; this book has definite and practical guidelines and tips that anyone will understand. The text not only brings the Biblical basis for raising support and deputation to light, but also illustrates how to train yourself.

The design of the book shows you, in example format, real life scenarios and encourages study within a self-paced atmosphere. Because of its design, many people can come together and use the group study portion of the book, which allows for discussions and other interaction. The examples are clear and in step-by-step format. It even shows you how to write letters and word them to be more effective.

I highly recommend this book to any and all missionaries interested in gathering financial or prayer support. Fund and support raising is not something I was excited about until after I finished this book. I was so pleased with People Raising, I recommended it to several of my close missionary friends who are in need of financial support.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly Indispensable, October 1, 2003

By 

John Canales (Flower Mound, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Support (Paperback)

Fundraising for most missionaries, especially new ones, is often a daunting and even scary task. Next to confidence in God's call to serve in missions and faith in God's provision for this call, this book provided me with the tools to get through two missions works. In clear and brief chapters, the book biblically defends the practice of fundraising and then lays out a clear path for fundraising that anyone can follow. Fundraising is still hard, and will challenge your faith in ways that few other things will, but the advice and plan laid out in this book will successfully guide you through the process. May God use this book to bless you in your missions endeavor .