Biblical Foundations of Fundraising and Philanthropy
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 01/12/2026 at 7:00 PM (CST)
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January 12 – February 20, 2026, Mondays, 7:00 p.m. CST
Designed to support leaders whose responsibilities includes fundraising, this course offers a biblical foundation for thinking about and approaching fundraising and advancement work. We explore the topic through biblical themes of the generosity of God, stewardship, generosity, wealth, partnership in the Gospel, and legacy. By the end of this course, participants are likely to discover that fundraising and advancement work is inspiring and mission-minded work that God uses to support His work in schools, churches, and other Christ-centered organizations. This can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Fundraising and Philanthropy for Christian Organizations Certificate.
Course Objectives
- Explain biblical principles that shape Christian fundraising and philanthropy.
- Apply biblical themes of generosity, stewardship, wealth, partnership in the Gospel and legacy to advancement work.
- Explore how your Christian faith can inform practical fundraising habits and strategies.
- View fundraising as a form of Christian service that supports God’s work through Christian organizations.
Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.
Mr. Michael Fischer
Senior Mission Advocate
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Driven by a deep commitment to helping God’s people live out their calling as Christian stewards, Mike Fischer has devoted his career to advancing Lutheran ministries through leadership, gift planning, and mission development. Since 2014, he has served as Senior Mission Advocate for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. His previous roles include Executive Director of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Chandler, Arizona, Vice President for Ministry Advancement at Lutheran Braille Workers, Assistant Vice President for Gift Planning Services at the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, and various roles at the LCMS Foundation. Beginning his vocation in Lutheran education as a teacher, coach, and later principal and executive director of two high schools, he consistently guided ministries toward financial health and growth. A Certified Development Executive and Certified Fund Raising Executive, he holds an M.Ed. in Secondary School Administration from the University of Houston and a B.S.Ed. from Concordia Teachers College, Seward, bringing more than four decades of faith-driven leadership to the service of the church. Mike has been married to his wife, Karen, for 50 years. They have three children and nine grandchildren, with another grandchild arriving in April 2026.
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