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Good Development 

Compared to stewardship, which dates back all the way to the Old Testament, the field of development is relatively a recent field of study.  Officially, formal fundraising began in the United States in 1641 when three clergymen were sent from Boston to London to raise funds for Harvard College.  Since that time the study of why and how people support charitable institutions and activities has become very advanced. 

Once called “fundraising” the complex process of understanding and encouraging philanthropy is now referred to as “development.”  The change in name reflects the fact that securing financial support for a non-profit involves so much more than just asking for money or “raising funds.”  How do stewardship and development compare at St. James Cathedral? 

Stewardship

 

Development

 

Stewardship is a spiritual, faith process based on Sacred Scripture and centered on and individual’s relationship with Jesus as we meet Him in the Eucharist and as we follow Him in our daily lives.

 

Development is a strategic process based on sound marketing principles and involving planning, donor identification, communication, solicitation, recognition and evaluation.

 

Stewardship concentrates on the need that Each and every person has to give back to God in gratitude for all that God has given to us.

 

Development concentrates on clearly articulating the organizations’ need and ascertaining that the donors understand and support those needs.

 

Stewardship seeks a spiritual conversion of heart, a complete change in the way an individual lives his or her life.

 

Development seeks a specific action:a gift, a contribution, an involvement.

 

Stewardship helps people to realize and respond to the call of Jesus.

 

 

Development helps people fulfill their own need to make a difference.

 

Good Stewardship has helped parishes all across the country establish strong faith communities, fulfill their mission and realize their full potential to do God’s work.

 

Good Development has helped non-profits all across the country establish strong organizations, fulfill their missions and realize their full potential to do good in the community

 

 

 

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Music Event

Friday, 27 April 2012

LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON!! Friends of the Music Ministry (FOMM) announces its final concert of the 2011-12 season featuring Florida Pro Musica and various works including Victoria's Lamentations of Jeremiah. ...

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