Rabbi Adam Miller explains how his congregation moved from a dues to a pledging model by focusing on the importance of relationships.
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Roohi Younus, program manager with the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, reminds us that Ramadan is all about giving and thinking abundantly.
David P. King, PhD shares highlights from the recent Covid-19 Congregational Study noting the many struggles congregations and their leaders are facing.
Meredith McNabb highlights why research, in a variety of forms, is beneficial to congregational leaders.
David P. King, Ph.D. explains six charts and how they reflect the financial strength of American congregations.
Melissa Spas encourages religious organizations to steer away from resolutions and toward determination in this new year and beyond.
Professor Tyrone McKinley Freeman highlights the life of Madam C.J. Walker and the roots of her generosity.
Melissa Spas encourages religious organizations to focus on strategic communications for fundraising and advancement of mission.
2020 Lake Doctoral Dissertation Fellow, Marie Stettler Kleine, shares about her project in which she studies how and why engineers “do good.”
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