God's concern for the poor is one of the central themes of the Bible. But with nearly 12 percent of Americans living in poverty and despair, it's obvious God's people are not fulfilling this critical calling. Reasons for failure are many, but recent changes in government policy and attitude offer the church of the twenty-first century a new opportunity to expand its role in helping society. A Revolution of Compassion explores the practical, political, and legal issues associated with government funding of faith-based organizations. By cooperating with the government and the private sector, faith-based agencies can address the problems of homelessness, unemployment, and rehabilitation while augmenting practical help with spiritual hope. Using powerful personal stories and interviews with prominent leaders, this well-rounded discussion calls Christians deeper into the journey of bringing God's grace and truth to those who are suffering.
Dave Donaldson is the co-founder and current Director of Strategic Partnerships for Convoy of Hope www.convoyofhope.org, an international organization providing food, clean water, shelter and medical assistance to needy children and their families in America and around the globe.
Dave also serves as President of Charity Awards International www.charityawards.com which celebrates the outstanding examples of public and private figures that devote themselves to working for others. Dave has coordinated White House briefings, roundtables and conference calls between community leaders and government officials. In 2003, Dave was appointed by former Secretary Tommy Thompson of Health and Human Services to serve on his National Council for Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Formerly, Donaldson served as National Director of Operation Blessing, an organization which provides disaster relief and development assistance to economically impoverished people in the United States and overseas. Dave has addressed leaders around the world on the role of faith in community. He has been a guest on numerous television and radio programs and has authored several books including Revolution of Compassion on how the businesses, non-profit organizations and government can become full partners in fighting poverty. Dave earned his Master's Degree in Intercultural Studies, from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, focusing on "Developing and implementing social programs in a cross-cultural environment." Dave, his wife Kristy, and their four children reside in the Washington, DC area.
