David P. King, PhD shares what recent research reveals about the connection between religious/spiritual practices and giving/volunteering behaviors.

Based on the responses of nearly 3,000 faith leaders and people of faith, this report uncovers key insights into the motivations and community needs driving religious giving and an outlook on future giving.

Scott Thumma, PhD and Rev. Kristina I. Lizardy-Hajbi, PhD explore the 2023 giving trends of Christian congregations in the US.

Danielle Segal, Executive Director of Honeycomb, writes about how youth philanthropy programs empower teens—and cultivate the next generation of giving.

This “Back to School” edition of Insights includes an interview with three faculty members at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Anna Pruitt, PhD explains the latest data on giving to religion from the Giving USA 2023 report.

David P. King, PhD highlights a study to help faith-based organizations can harness the power of giving in communities.

Patricia Snell Herzog, PhD writes that the best way to tailor appeals is to engage donors based on the approach they take to their giving.

Rabbi Julia Appel shares research about belonging and how different program areas impact a congregant’s sense of belonging.

Lake Dissertation Fellow, Feyza Akova, discusses Sufism, self-transcendence, and social change and their connections to doing good in the world.