In this Q&A, Dr. Susannah Heschel shares reflections on generosity and the connection between philanthropy and human dignity.
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Lake Institute’s Resource Library collects and curates a wide range of resources that can help deepen understanding and practice at the intersection of faith and giving.
Search by keywords or browse by themes to find current research, leadership insights, inspiring stories, discernment guides, theological reflection, and more.
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The Faithful Generosity Story Shelf highlights congregations and other religious organizations who have sought to use their assets and resources in creative—and sometimes surprising—ways as an expression of faithful giving.
Read the report from the 2023 Symposium on Philanthropy and the Black Church. This special event, co-hosted by the Center for the Church and the Black Experience at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, brought together 70 key leaders in philanthropy and faith to start a conversation about the “necessary collaborative” between philanthropy and Black religious institutions.
In this exploratory report by Rev. Jennifer Watley Maxell, she identifies some keys to mapping the landscape of philanthropy and the Black Church.
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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.
In this exploratory report by Rev. Jennifer Watley Maxell, she identifies some keys to mapping the landscape of philanthropy and the Black Church.
To make the best use of the Faithful Generosity Story Shelf, we provide both a brief, one-page discussion guide and a comprehensive tool for congregational discussion.
David P. King, PhD shares what recent research reveals about the connection between religious/spiritual practices and giving/volunteering behaviors.
This short video highlights one AME congregation’s creative partnership with philanthropy and nonprofits to address environmental injustice, by easing the heat for communities of color and low-income neighborhoods through a “smart surfaces" coalition.
This video provides a short overview of “Four Traditions of Philanthropy,” a framework for reflecting on the good we seek through giving and serving. Use this video with groups to spark conversation about the “why” of philanthropy—and to make room for a range of hopes and values.
In this introductory video, you'll learn about the purpose and uses of Lake Institute's Faithful Generosity Story Shelf.
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.
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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