Kindess is often about random moments. A need exist now...so fill it. Philanthropy is not about the now, but the countless nows to come.

Director's Message:
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On behalf of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and PSI, I’d like to say that we’re glad you’re here.  With more than one billion philanthropic dollars raised by Seventh-day Adventist institutions, it is clear that philanthropy has…and will continue to make its impact in finishing the work of Christ through the Church.
 
However, entering the 21
st century has not been easy for anyone in this profession.  With more than 1 million nonprofits seeking gifts, with advancements in technology that make our heads spin, and donors who are anxious to hear challenging and compelling proposals, we wonder how can we keep up.
 
We hope that this website provides you with an opportunity to make philanthropy successful at your institution, and gives you the tools necessary to share the unique mission of your organization with your partner-donors. 
 
PSI is committed to providing the information, resources, and tools you need to take on the challenges before you.  We’re confident that this website will help empower you to achieve unprecedented success in the future.
 
Thanks again for visiting the site, and making it a key resource as we grow together as partners in philanthropy, learn together as students; and pray together as servants of God in a wonderful mission filled work.

 
Lilya Wagner, EdD, CFRE Director, Philanthropic Service for Institutions

Lilya's Corner

SUGGESTED READINGS
Giving - The Sacred Art: Creating a Lifestyle of Generousity
Named one of the 50 Best Spiritual Books of 2008 by Spirituality & Practice, this book manages to hold one's attention and is both accessible and academic.

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RELATED NEWS ARTICLES
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Surviving Tough TImes, March 2009. See how you can make it through the recession.

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RELEVANT PSI RESOURCES
The Fund Raising School
Held here at the General Conference World Headquarters,
September 21-23, 2009. .

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