William P. Dillon - People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Funds

I believe this is one of the most important and practical books in the history of world missions. I hope those who believe Gods Word will read it and distribute it widely. Its not optional.

G EORGE V ERWER ,
founder of Operation Mobilisation

Bill Dillon has a skillful way to motivate, train, and inspire people to overcome the natural fears associated with fundraising so they can accomplish the ministry God has given to them. Its filled with practical tips and coaching. When I led a mission organization that depended upon candidates raising their financial support, we found People Raising to be the best resource on the market.

J. P AUL N YQUIST
president of Moody Bible Institute

Bill Dillon faithfully serves ministry leaders through his book People Raising and the principles taught in it. While God-centered ministries need to fully understand the art of raising funds, Gods people also need to joyfully give as an act of their faith and obedience. I recommend this resource for leaders and laymen alike who wish to better understand how to do so.

W ESS S TAFFORD
president and CEO of Compassion International

Whether raising funds as an individual or for your organization big or small, my friend Bill Dillon shows you how to build a relationship with your prospects and donors and develop a fundraising plan. Draw on his forty years of experienceand watch the Lord expand your ministry!

J OSEPH M. S TOWELL
president of Cornerstone University

Bill, thank you for this biblical approach to fundraising. Anyone raising their own financial support will be encouraged as they see these proven methods help them excel at funding their ministry.

J OSH M C D OWELL
author and speaker

Church planters need funds but almost always are afraid of raising money. Bill Dillons book, People Raising, helps take away the fear and provides the right steps. If you are planting a church and raising funds, you need this resource.

E D S TETZER
president of LifeWay Research

The end goal of fundraising is not the money. It is about inviting people to participate in kingdom work through their generosity. Bill Dillon has done an incredible service for the kingdom by addressing both the spiritual aspect of raising funds and the required skills in his excellent book, People Raising.

E LLIS F. G OLDSTEIN
director, ministry partner development, Campus Crusade for Christ

Bill Dillons expanded version of People Raising will both inform and inspire the would-be fundraiser to achieve greater levels of effectiveness through proper backgrounding, improved strategies, and better approaches. Theres a great new section for fundraising coaches and new material on social media today. Bills principles have already helped our organization grow more rapidly than we could have grown otherwise.

D OUG L UCAS
founder of Brigada Today and president of Team Expansion

People Raising is a must read for all those charged with fundraising responsibilities. While the book is geared for individuals, the principles apply to everyone required to raise financial support. Bill Dillon does a masterful job combining biblical foundation with a practical approach.

T AMI H EIM
president and CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance

Bill Dillon has done more for raising personal support than anyone I know, and this book is essential reading for anyone who feels called to ministry. It will provide a biblical basis, a sound strategy, and practical examples of how to approach the joy of sharing ministry. After all, as Bill so clearly states, the support you are asking for is not about you, its to advance the kingdom.

D OUG S HAW
chairman and CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates, fundraising counsel

At Stadia we always recommend Bill Dillon and the tried and true teaching of People Raising. Our goal is to plant 100 churches a year. People Raising will make this possible.

T HOMAS F. J ONES J R .
executive director of Stadia: Together We Will

People Raising is a must read for any church planter. It addresses the elephant in the roommoney! And, it does it in a practical, simple, and biblically sound fashion.

N ICK B ORING
U.S. Catalyst, Vision360

Financial support for ministry needs to be mined in a biblical and God-honoring way, coupled with the right attitude. This biblically based practical guide to fundraising directs one into doing just that.

M ARVIN N EWELL
executive director of CrossGlobal Link

Bill provides a great balance between the priority of dependence on Gods provision and the necessity of an organized, intentional approach. Thank you, Bill, for providing such a valuable tool!

D ON P ARROTT
president and CEO of Finishers Project

Raising personal support requires the development of new skills for the missionary. People Raising is a wealth of practical principles, steps, and ideas for cultivating those skills. Bill Dillon provides an excellent aid for both the individual missionary and those who coach missionaries in support-raising.

D AVE B LOMBERG
director of ministry partnership, Mission Aviation Fellowship

Heres a valuable and comprehensive resource and reference for people in partnership ministry. I dont think Ive seen a book that covers the topic as thoroughly. I will be recommending it for the faith ministry workers coming through the partnership training and coaching process of Kingdom Come Training.

J ERRY L ONG
president of Kingdom Come Training

In People Raising, Bill Dillon provides a proven recipe and practical steps regarding the what to do: raising the people and funds essential to kingdom work. The systematic application of his insights will yield multiple dividends to you and your ministry for years to come.

L ARRY F. J OHNSTON
president of McConkeyJohnston International

All fund raising, large or small, is the management of relationships. Bill gets that and his new updated book is well worth the read for those who love people and love to see their ministries grow.

P ATRICK M C L AUGHLIN
president and founder of The Timothy Group

This new edition provides a whole new generation of church planters with a wealth of wisdom, practical ideas, and doable action plans. This isnt just a book you read, this is a book you do.

C RAIG W HITNEY
director of Emerging Leadership Initiative

People
Raising

A Practical Guide
to Raising Funds

WILLIAM P. DILLON

MOODY PUBLISHERS
CHICAGO

1993, 2012 by
W ILLIAM P. D ILLON

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