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Major Gifts To The Seed Company : Who Gives Them And Why, Michael E. Toupin
Major Gifts To The Seed Company : Who Gives Them And Why, Michael E. Toupin
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The Seed Company, a faith-based organization committed to Bible translation projects for hundreds of minority language communities, depends upon major donor support for its success and growth. There is a dearth of research available regarding philanthropic characteristics of major donors within The Seed Company resulting in a significant knowledge gap for healthy major donor programs based upon objective data. This study confirmed the value of several development approaches, particularly the importance of intentionally building a sense of community and relationship around the cause of the organization.
The study analyzed relationships between demographics, experiences related to the organization, and six independent …