Reggie Blount and Elizabeth Lynn share the history of philanthropy and the Black church, and where we are now.
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Insights Newsletter
Insights, a bi-weekly e-newsletter, is a resource for the religious community and fundraisers of faith-based organizations.
Insights provides:
- Reflections on important developments in the field of faith and giving
- Recommended books, studies and articles
- Upcoming Lake Institute events
Newsletters
Dr. Carlos W. Perkins writes about the history of giving in marginalized faith communities and how the focus is on building up the community.
Elizabeth Coffee shares an example of how embracing dialogue between two congregations can lead to lasting change.
Anna Pruitt, PhD explains the latest data on giving to religion from the Giving USA 2023 report.
Nathan Kirkpatrick highlights the gifts and limitations of being a guest preacher on stewardship.
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.
Meredith McNabb describes in-kind donations and how they can be used to create meaningful connections with donors.
Dilnaz Waraich, President of WF Fund, discusses ways Muslim philanthropy helps her family pay forward the efforts of her immigrant ancestors.
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Insights, a bi-weekly e-newsletter, is a resource for the religious community and fundraisers of faith-based organizations that provides:
- Reflections on important developments in the field of faith and giving
- Recommended books, studies and articles
- Upcoming Lake Institute events