Michael Ward

Mike is the fourth partner in the 43-year history of GSB (www.gsbfundraising.com). Mike began his relationship with the firm as a client for twelve years as he served as VP of Advancement for

NovusWay Ministries.

Mike is called by the North Carolina Synod, ELCA to full-time stewardship ministry. His

clients include congregations, camps, seminaries, and social service agencies both inside and

outside the ELCA. He is a popular speaker at conferences in the areas of annual fund, campaign,

congregational partnership, major donor development, and more. His first book, Abundance:

Creating a Culture of Generosity was published and released by Fortress Press in January, 2020.

His previous service on boards includes the ELCA Church Council and the ELCA Youth Ministry

Network. Mike is a beekeeper and manages between 12-15 hives per year. His wife is a Spanish

teacher at the local high school. His children are in college and graduate school.