Whom We Serve

Our mission

Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI) serves the Adventist Church in the North American Division (NAD) is the primary source for fundraising information and assistance through training, consulting, informational resources, on-site visits, and personal contact for the purpose of assisting organizations in acquiring funds to fulfill their missions.

NOTE: As of January 2020, The North American Division administration adopted a policy stating that church institutions, organizations or ministries desiring to engage directly with PSI for Grant Searches or Training, must First make a WRITTEN Request to the Conference or Union Office the entity is listed under in the SDA Yearbook, and add the PSI Director’s email michaelbrown@nadadventist.org in the copy field. 

Provide training—workshops, seminars, short presentations, courses, one-on-one training, institutes, on-line offerings (podcasts, webinars), board training

Provide education—higher education class presentations, career advice, mentoring

Provide resources—library, on-line materials, hard-copy materials, publications, referrals to other organizations and their services which enhance what PSI provides

Small Group Gatherings—Online learning on a variety of topics, special requests, focus groups, and continuing education.  Special Interest Training & Seminars, planned at the most affordable/conducive geographic locations & hosted by experts on the specific topic, both within and beyond our church

Information-sharing—responses to phone calls and e-mails, answering questions, sending materials, referring to experts/colleagues among our ranks

Customized services—special materials such as for faith-based organizations and those who speak other languages

Consulting services—responses to e-mail and phone requests for assistance and information, and face-to-face meetings, on site or at PSI office

Career development—career advice, advising of those who want to increase expertise in fundraising while maintaining their present positions, creating awareness, training, mentoring, and academic programs

Information sharing—maintenance of a database for use in disseminating relevant information and updates to Adventist organizations

Networking—connecting members for mutual benefit and with other organizations, materials, professional organizations, and career opportunities

Senior professionals—Opportunities for professional growth and involvement

Training Sessions and Seminars—These include continuing education courses, and online learning on a variety of topics, in cities around the country hosted by experts within and beyond our church