part-time

Rev. Jacob Birch

Director of Philanthropic Partnerships – Churches


Email: jbirch@redeemer.ca

Programs: Not-For-Profit Management

Education

DMin (in progress), Tyndale Seminary. 
Thesis title: Always be Fundraising: St. Paul’s approach to development in his congregations 

MTS (2023), Tyndale Seminary.  

BA (1998), Classical and Ancient Studies, University of Waterloo 

BRE (1993), Pastoral Ministry, Tyndale University.

Courses

  • Development and Fundraising (NFP-337)

About

Jacob Birch is a lecturer in the Not-For-Profit Management Certificate program at Redeemer University. He’s raised $20+ million dollars in his career leading in and alongside churches as well as medium sized NFPs in southern Ontario and Atlantic Canada. He consults regularly with charities and NFPs on their fundraising, facility and strategic planning challenges.

Research Interests

  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Canadian philanthropy 
  • Not for profit management 
  • The Bible and Canadian culture 

Research Funding

$6.5 million Affordable Housing Program to Valley Way Not-for-Profit Housing Corporation, 2011.

Research Articles

No, Western Christians Are Not In Exile Christianity Today, April 20, 2022

Awards and Certifications

Long Term Care Administrator Certificate by CHA Canada (2021)