Jennifer Watley Maxell shares what she hears from Black ministry leaders about how they think of and relate to philanthropy.

Rev. William H. Lamar IV expounds on the concept of philanthropy - to do the difficult work of lifting all humans to a life of flourishing.

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

Meredith McNabb offers encouragement for religious leaders to talk about legacy giving in congregational settings.

Lake Institute staff highlight four tried and true practices to focus on in your organization in the new year.

Thank you for engaging with the articles and resources we shared over the past year! Below you'll find the most-read Insights articles from 2023. We're pleased to share these with you in case you may have missed one, and we're looking forward to more great topics to share with you in 2024!

Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. shares his perspective on giving trends and challenges in Black faith communities.

Meredith McNabb writes about the unique abundance that can be found in rural US congregations in the today.

In this interview Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, we learn about the relationship between faith and giving in Sikhism.