Fr. Juan J. Molina Flores sees generosity with new eyes after participating in a Lake Institute gathering with Hispanic faith leaders.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Meredith McNabb emphasizes that while endowments offer congregations freedom and fuel for the future, they don't guard against change.
In this Q&A, Dr. Susannah Heschel shares reflections on generosity and the connection between philanthropy and human dignity.
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.
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