BOOKS:
Asking Makes a Difference, Jerald L. King (2000, Jerald
L. King; UUA Bookstore, $39.95). Outlines structure, process,
calendar and materials for a year-round approach to stewardship.
Covers face-to-face, "Commitment Sunday" and "Potluck"
campaigns and includes a computer disk to personalize your materials.
Budgets with a Mission, Jerald L. King (1996, Jerald
L. King; UUA Bookstore, $14.95). Explores how to increase membership
involvement and financial giving in order to provide stable, ongoing
support.
Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program, Herb Miller
(1995, Abingdon Press, $8).
Focused on raising the level of stewardship rather than raising
the church budget, this "no gimmick" approach teaches
stewardship from a spiritual rather than a fundraising perspective.
Has been used with success in several of our larger congregations
as "Celebration Sunday," "Stewardship Sunday,"
etc.
Creating Congregations of Generous People, Michael Durall
(1999, Alban Institute, UUA Bookstore, $13.95). Challenges congregations
to accept their responsibility to own the stewardship process
and empower people to lead more generous lives. Delineates a practical
process for establishing a year-round stewardship program.
Effective Church Finances: Fund-Raising and Budgeting for
Church Leaders, Kennon L. Callahan (1992, HarperSanFrancisco;
UUA Bookstore, $17). Complete guide to budgeting and fundraising,
including charts and questionnaires.
Fiscal Therapy for the Liberal Church, Fia B. Scheyer
(1997, Trillium Books; UUA Bookstore, $14).
Includes such topics as the fiscal exam, religious giving, stewardship,
recruiting volunteers, the canvass schedule, planned giving and
more. Drawn from the author's years of training experience with
the Unitarian Universalist community.
44 Ways to Expand the Financial Base of Your Congregation,
Lyle E. Schaller (1989, Abingdon Press; UUA Bookstore, $12.95).
A treasury of effective stewardship ideas from a church consultant
who's been called "America's foremost authority on the dynamics
of church life."
Fundraising for Social Change, Kim Klein (1994, Chardon
Press, $25). Everything you need to know about asking for money,
personal solicitation and researching prospects for large gifts.
Fundraising with a Vision: A Canvass Guide for Congregations,
Ed Landreth (1997, UUA; UUA Bookstore, $25). Based on the belief
that fundraising is deeply affected by a congregation's vision
of what it wants to be, this guide provides step-by-step tips
for planning and running a well-organized annual canvass.
Generous People: How To Encourage Vital Stewardship,
Eugene Grimm; edited by Herb Miller (1992, Abingdon Press; UUA
Bookstore, $14). Down-to-earth prescriptions for moving us beyond
the myths so prevalent in stewardship; for helping to organize,
energize and equip local stewardship leaders; and for enabling
effective execution of stewardship programs in churches of every
size.
Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church: A Guide for
Every Member, Kennon L. Callahan (1992, HarperSan Francisco;
UUA Bookstore, $16). A practical plan for the growth and development
of giving and stewardship in the local congregation, including
action worksheets that advance the plan's progress over 4 years.
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising
Financially Responsible Children and A Penny Saved: Teaching Your
Children the Values and Life Skills They Will Need To Live in
the Real World, Neale S. Godfrey (Fireside Books). Simple,
straightforward advice for parents to transmit their own values
as they help children learn about financial realities and the
sometimes unexpected changes that life brings.
More Money, New Money, Big Money: Creative Strategies for
Funding Today's Church, Wayne C. Barrett (1992, Discipleship
Resources; UUA Bookstore, $14.95). Focuses on three major sources
of income: increasing results from current sources; discovering
new and untapped sources; learning to cultivate major gifts and
bequests.
Salted with Fire: Unitarian Universalist Strategies for Sharing
Faith and Growing Congregations, edited by Scott W. Alexander
(1994, Skinner House; UUA Bookstore, $18). Addresses the history
of UU evangelism, the modern interpretation of evangelism and
advice for congregational growth and increased member commitment
of "time, talent and treasure."
Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest, Peter
Block (1996, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, $16.95). Provides clear
and practical guidance for individuals and institutions seeking
to make meaningful change in their management beliefs and behaviors.
Understanding Religious Giving Styles, Robert Wood Lynn
(The Alban Institute, Inc.; UUA Bookstore, $12.95). Recounts histories
of various groups' giving styles and explains how they can provide
touchstones for today's religious people in supporting their faith.
VIDEOS AND CURRICULA:
"Dream Canvass: Funding Your Dream," The Rev.
Terry Sweetser (Ballou Channing District; UUA Bookstore, $30).
Seeks to empower stewardship teams with the latest methods of
turning a dream into a vision that empowers canvassers to ask
for the money. Updates the original "Funding the Dream"
video, based on more recent canvass experiences.
"Funding the Dream," The Rev. Terry Sweetser
(UUA; UUA Bookstore, $25). Educates congregations to think and
talk differently about giving and motivates them to turn canvass
visions into a "dream campaign." Includes a discussion
guide.
"Sharing Our Commitment: From One Generation to the
Next," The Rev. Terry Sweetser (UUA; UUA Bookstore, $25).
Explores the varying levels of commitment and generosity among
members of a congregation; the reasons for and significance of
these variances; and strategies for moving members to a high level
of involvement, commitment and generosity.
"Giving Voice to Our Vision" (UUA; UUA Bookstore,
$12). Companion video to canvass manual, Fundraising with a Vision
(see above). Depicts canvasser training, kick-off events, pulpit
testimonials and a real canvass visit. Filmed at congregations
in Needham and Cambridge MA; Portland ME; and Columbus OH.
"Stewardship: The Joy of Giving" A 5-session
program guide in which children, youth and adults can learn about
stewardship with their peers, then celebrate it together. On the
UUA website in PDF format, at www.uua.org/re/curriculum/stewardguide.
NOTE: To contact the UUA bookstore, call 1-800-215-9076;
email bookstore@uua.org;
or go to the website www.uua.org/bookstore.
