Lilya Wagner
Lilya Wagner, EdD, CFRE, served most recently as director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists and is continuing her association with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Articles by Lilya Wagner
True or false—Giving is better than getting
October 2020
My family came to the United States as refugees with almost no worldly goods. Growing up for some years in South America, I observed my parents, outfitted by the Seventh- day Adventist Church, sharing what little they had with people in the…
The end of “one size fits all”: Cultural influences in church giving
June 2019
It is more blessed to give than to receive” is a Bible text in Acts 20:35 that we have heard often quoted, whether from parents urging their children to share, fundraisers presenting their appeal to donors, or pastors urging their congregations…
The many faces of fundraising
February 2011
As a fundraising professional, I have found that some Bible stories provide great insight into the principles of fundraising. One of the best examples is found in 1 Chronicles 29:1–17, where David outlines his donations to the building of…
Live-in Conditioning Centers
August 1976
St. Helena Health Center
WHEN the St. Helena Hospital and Health Center was opened on June 7, 1878, under the name Rural Health Re treat, with a bed capacity of 13, the principle of disease prevention was already established…