Author
Shannon Hartsoe
Journalist
Shannon Hartsoe is a full-time communicator and freelance writer. She began her career more than 20 years ago at a small community newspaper in her native California and now writes for a variety of publications across the country. In addition to her freelance work, she is content director at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, N.C.
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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