State of the Field
A convening of thought leaders to explore the current state of faith and giving, with attention to trends and growth areas that impact congregations as well as related networks and organizations.
Held in Indianapolis on June 5-6, 2024, this special gathering brought together key leaders from faith, philanthropy, education, and non-profit sectors to explore changes in faith and giving, with attention to the impact of these changes across sectors. The conversation was designed to help inform Lake Institute’s ongoing research and education agenda, while building shared awareness and relationships among different kinds of organizations on the landscape of faith and giving, for the benefit of those we serve and our common life together.
Event Resources
Lake Institute Resource Library
The Faithful Generosity Story Shelf
Giver Types: A Fresh Perspective (Herzog column in Insights)
Philanthropy & the Black Church: A Spotlight on Metropolitan AME (video)
Report on 2023 Symposium on Philanthropy and the Black Church
Giving in Faith Report (Givelify and Lake Institute, 2024)
The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity (Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2023)
Latest Research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds (DAF Research Collaborative)
Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (Hartford Institute)
Faith Communities Today (Hartford Institute)
Latino Congregations: Trends from the Faith Communities Today (FACT) and Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) studies (Hartford Institute, 2023)
Generous Giving Videos (Generous Giving)
Travel Reimbursement
If you are requesting travel reimbursement, please see the attached instructions. We request your submissions no later than June 17, as we will seek to process all reimbursements on that date. All questions regarding travel reimbursement can be directed to Amber Harter, harteram@iu.edu.