In this episode, we talk with Chris Horst, Chief Advancement Officer at HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving families in poverty throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

Chris also serves on the boards of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the Mile High WorkShop. He co-authored Mission Drift, Entrepreneurship for Human Flourishing, and Rooting for Rivals with Peter Greer. Chris graduated with both a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and an MBA from Bakke Graduate University.

Through our conversation with Chris, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

The mission of Hope International and what Chris does there (02:57)

How HOPE brings together banking and missions (4:42)

Why Chris has stayed at HOPE for 15+ years (6:42)

The two expectations HOPE has for their fundraising team (8:42)

What Chris looks for in fundraising candidates (10:42)

What Chris would say to college grads considering a career in fundraising (13:12)

How COVID impacted fundraising for HOPE (14:42)

Overview of his new book, "The Gift of Disillusionment" (19:57)

Where Chris finds the time to write (24:42)

The importance of integrating faith and work (26:42)

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