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Chelsey D. Hillyer

Chelsey D. Hillyer (she/they) is a writer and community builder who lives in Jefferson City, Missouri. She is a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary, an ordained United Methodist Elder and a facilitator with the Center for Courage and Renewal. Learn more about Hillyer's work at Amateur Efforts.

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Scholarships available for the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising 

Applications for the Thomas H. Lake Scholarship are now open! This scholarship supports participants in the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a program designed to help religious leaders explore the spirituality of fundraising and gain skills essential for their work. 

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 3, 2026. Applicants should expect to hear a decision by the end of August.

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