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Wealth, fundraising and the problem of major donors

by Justin Thacker

Faith-based human servicesFinanceChurch fund raisingFund raisingMoral and ethical aspects

"Fundraising, whether by local churches or international Christian ministries, is a major part of Christian social action in the world today. It is therefore something of a surprise that Christian organizations have not done more thinking about the ethics of their fundraising activities. This study offers a cogent critique of the general approach to major donors, who often have greater influence over a charity and receive preferential treatment. Is this ethically acceptable, and what alternative approaches are there?"--Page 4 of cover.

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