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INDIVIDUALS,
CHURCHES, FOUNDATIONS, & CONSULTING
Sonrise Center for Buddhist Studies, Inc. began in 1988 and has
developed an extensive donor base that has helped maintain it present
level
of operation. It's special projects have been funded through the grants
of
individuals and organizations. Because of the increased volume of
requests
for information and training, the Executive Director will focus the
majority
of his time upon fundraising through the writing of proposals, speaking,
and
recruiting of team members.
SCBS will prepare and
submit one proposal a month to secure future
funding for its operations and special projects. We also feel it is
critical
that the constituency it serves should also participate in the funding
of its
ongoing operations through subscription fees and annual dues.
For SCBS to be able
to accomplish its mission we are working on
constructing a sound long-term fundraising plan. Our developmental
posture
encouraged further staff training in 1998 at Bressee Institute which
offered
a course in "Organizational and Ministry Development" in
association with
Fuller School of Intercultural Studies. In 1999, we continued our staff
development
with training under Dr. Neil Johnson in Small Business Start-Up
and Survey Research Design with Dr. Viggo Søgaard both at Fuller. In 2005, we engaged in a special course on Interactive Media Design at Pasadena City College to keep on top of current media tools and trends.
Our plan consists of
seeking financial support from individuals, churches, parachurches, businesses and foundations through personal
contact, the Internet, oral and written communications. In
addition, SCBS is given financial support through our consulting
services, free-will offerings taken at seminars and honoraria for
other speaking engagements.
COORDINATION
WITH OTHER AGENCIES
Sonrise Center for Buddhist Studies, Inc. has
participated in cooperative arrangements with Fuller School of World
Mission, InterServe, UK
InterServe, UK Christian Centre for Buddhist Studies, Royal Servants of
Christ, Mennonite Brethren, Strategic Frontiers (YWAM), Global Mapping
International, International Students, Central Asia Fellowship, China
Ministries International, Institute of Chinese Studies, English Language
Institute of China, L.I.F.E. Ministries, Jesus Film Project, OMF,
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, AIMS, Slaviska Missionen, InterDev,
SIL,
TEAM, Pioneers, Los Angeles Missionary Internship, and Mission America.
We also interface in a number of networks and have maintained contact
with
local, national, and global church and mission leaders for nearly ten
years.
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