Craig Dykstra Ph.D. examines approaches to religious philanthropy.
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Christian Smith, Ph.D. raises the question: If generosity is good for the giver—and research shows it is—then why don’t more people give?
Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Ph.D. discusses donations of ill-gotten gain from a Jewish legal perspective.
Dan Cardinali and Kerry Robinson discuss the ethical and practical strengths at the intersection of philanthropy and faith.
From one perspective, American society might seem to be falling apart. However, from another vantage point, we can see a more complex, nuanced picture. Listen as David Brooks and Anne Snyder share stories from the frontlines of community rebuilding and civic creativity, and talk about the sacred re-weaving of institutions of all forms.
In this video in partnership with Gresham College and the Fulbright Commission, David. P. King addresses the question, does philanthropy do the public good?
The Philanthropic Autobiography is an opportunity for you to reflect on who you are and to think consciously about your involvement in giving and volunteering.
The pyramid of giving is a diagnostic tool to analyze the patterns of giving in your organization.
Leaders from Ferguson Commission, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Christian Theological Seminary reflect on the relationship of faith, philanthropy and social justice in the Black Church.
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