Campus Ministry Advancement

The Office of Campus Ministry Advancement operates within the Vocation and Education unit of the ELCA. The primary focus of the office is:

• To support local campus ministries in the generation of resources;

• To provide materials for use by local staff and governing boards;

• To provide training and education on local or regional levels; and

• To evaluate materials and fund raising efforts generated by local ministries.

A National Advisory Committee for Campus Ministry Advancement began in April, 2000.  Persons who serve on this Committee are invited because of their expertise, experience and enthusiastic support of the mission of campus ministry.  Members of the Committee are Melvin George, Jan Loomis, Keith Nelson, Tecla Sund Reklau, Alan Seagren, Anne C. Stephens, Martha Taylor, Sue Rothmeyer and Galen Hora

We Care for the Future
“We Care for the Future” is the endowment program of Lutheran Campus Ministry.  Begun in 1985, this national program was designed to provide an opportunity for congregations, alumni, parents, faculty, students and friends to support campus ministry now and in the future through their gifts to the endowment.  Local campus ministry agencies are encouraged to build their own endowments, with the investment support of the ELCA Foundation.  Earnings from these investments are returned to the ministries for budget support, while the principal remains intact in perpetuity.

Local campus ministry agencies that are interested in establishing an endowment through “We Care for the Future” may contact the Advancement Office.

“Fund raising is a “person with a cause asking a person of concern to share in responding to a human or social need.”  Henry Russo

Fund Raising as Stewardship
From the Christian perspective fund raising or development is essentially stewardship.  It arises out of our gratitude for what God has done among us in Jesus Christ.  It is our desire to manage carefully and responsibly the gifts God has given us.  Biblically the steward is the manager of the household.  We assume that role when we are employed as staff or serve as members of boards and committees.  The resources we have been given to do our ministry are to be managed in thoughtful and careful ways, and whenever possible. They must be increased, as in the parable of the talents.

Moreover, we are asked as part of our mission to invite and involve others in what God is doing through our ministry.  So we encourage others to participate in our ministries in many ways, not the least of which is to support our work through financial contributions.  In so doing, we receive not only a person’s contribution but their active investment in our mission as partners in Christ’s work.  As stewardship, fund raising has strong mission implications. 

For more information about Campus Ministry Advancement or to make a contribution to “WE CARE FOR THE FUTURE” contact the Advancement Office at 651-645-6723 or by e-mail at galen_hora@elca.org.

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT
331 17th Ave, SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone 612-379-1282 or 612-379-1291
Fax 612-331-6539, E-mail: galen_hora@elca.org

The First Monday Report
Thoughts on Fund Raising for Campus Ministry

2008
The Top Ten? You be the Judge — June 2008
What I have learned about raising funds and fun in Campus Ministry — July 2008
Setting the Stage — May 2008
Planning for an Uncertain Time — April 2008
Struggling with Fundraising and Leadership — March 2008
Building for Building  — February 2008
The Flesh & Bone of Money & Mission — January 2008

2007
Embrace the Change — December 2007
Ready, Fire, Aim — October 2007
Generosity Motivates Philanthropy — September 2007
Playing to Your Audience — May 2007
Moving Beyond Rubber Stamps and Cheerleaders — April 2007
Donor Loyalty: Know When to Hold 'Em — March 2007
How to Avoid a Wreck — February 2007
A New Year's Potpourri  — January 2007

2006
Fundraising Ethics — December 2006
Planning a Celebration Event — November 2006
Making the Visit — October 2006
Making the Case — September 2006
Planning a Phonathon — July 2006
Consider Your Money Culture — June 2006
Keep Your Eye on the Ball —  May 2006
Cultural Dimensions of Fund Raising —  April  2006
What Your Donors Expect to Hear —  March  2006
Fundraising Online —  February 2006
Reaching Your Audience — January 2006

2005
Rethinking Our Thanks — December 2005
Building Your Board — November 2005
Fund Raising Events — October 2005
The Gender Behind the Gift — September 2005
Strategic Planning at a Glance — August 2005
Summer Reading — July 2005
A Retreat is a Way to Advance  — June 2005
Saying Thank You — April / May 2005
Look that Gift Horse in the Mouth — March 2005
Tell and Show — February 2005
E-Giving — The New Wave — January 2005

2004
Volunteers Are Their Own Best Gifts — December 2004
Look for Those Extraordinary Gifts — November 2004
Fund Raising as Ministry — October 2004
How Old Is Your Campus Ministry? — September 2004
Maintaining Donor Relationships — August 2004
Planning for Planned Giving — July 2004
Communicating Your Cause — June 2004
Involving the Board in Fund Raising — May 2004
Improve Your Direct Mail Program — April 2004
We are Opportunity Offerers — March 2004
Strategic Planning — February 2004
New Year Resolutions for Fund Raising — January 2004

2003
Data Management — December 2003
Building Your Donor Base — November 2003
Board Evaluation — October 2003
Developing a Board Job Description — September 2003
Tuning Up Your Campus Ministry Board — July/August 2003
What Makes Your Ministry Great? — June 2003
More Thoughts on Direct Mailing — May 2003
Growing New Standards — April 2003
How Big is Your Vision? — March 2003
Keeping Hope Alive — February 2003