President Gordon B. Hinckley, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

"We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children."

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

 Dating and Marriage: Fundraising Similarities

During the past 19 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work as a professional fundraiser in radio, a parachurch organization, healthcare, higher education and a museum. Every organization had a different mission, yet the fundraising strategies were very similar. No matter what organization I worked with, the most similar aspect of building a comprehensive fundraising program was the ongoing task of strengthening relationships with people. Fundraising is much like the phases in dating, engagement and marriage. These relationships are not built overnight but given time, they advance to the next level. I have worked with individuals who have made major gifts shortly after the initial introduction to the organization. Some organizations have continued to cultivate relationships for years hoping that a major gift will eventually arrive. It’s important for board of trustees, administrators, and development staff to be patient for these relationships to mature. In a future, we’ll talk about three things you can do to help these relationships develop. When you continue to build strong relationships, you will find success in fundraising.

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