The best fundraisers I know don't believe that they actually raise funds. They don't even believe they raise "friends."
The best fundraisers are not really fundraisers at all, but they are very capable messengers for biblical stewardship and conduits of blessing.
As messengers, the fundraiser (or development or stewardship officer) effectively communicates Biblical precepts about the management of time, talent and treasure.
As conduits of blessing, then, we are merely the "catcher" or "receiver" of gifts, only to have those gifts applied to Kingdom work on behalf of the donor who contributed what the Lord gives him first.
This week, the headmaster and I had the privilege of informing a school parent that her daughter was selected to receive a scholarship funded by a donor who was looking for a promising student to sponsor and whose family needed some financial assistance.
The mom was overwhelmed and joyously received the gift. She thanked us profusely. We said, "don't thank us" and we reminded her that we all should thank our Lord for His provisions of such a donor and for motivating the family to give generously.
Being God's ambassadors for generous giving is a good role for us. When, the gifts come in, we need to step aside and let the true Giver be thanked for the gifts we receive.
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