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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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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This Insights explores how your organization’s “digital front door” shapes giving and engagement. Meredith McNabb shares practical guidance on strengthening your website and online presence to support donor trust and accessibility, while Emily Heck expands on this perspective with strategies for improving search engine optimization (SEO) and AI-readiness. Together, they offer actionable ways to ensure your digital presence both reflects your mission and helps people find—and support—your work.
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Drawing on recent research from Givelify and philanthropic scholars, David P. King, PhD, examines the gap between religious donors’ desire to give consistently and their actual giving patterns. He explores how congregations and faith leaders can foster generosity by framing giving not simply as a financial transaction, but as a spiritual practice rooted in habit, reflection, and community.
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The congregation of Biltmore United Methodist Church sold their property and is devoting their energy and resources toward responding to Asheville, North Carolina’s most pressing social needs.
Let's Talk About Faithful Generosity is a free tool for facilitating creative and imaginative conversations about how congregations can use their resources in service to their local community.
A community group in North Carolina asked to use a church's lawn for a small community garden. The church agrees to share their lawn, free of cost, and new neighborhood relationships are formed.
Lake Institute staff highlight four tried and true practices to focus on in your organization in the new year.
Conversations among church and community members lead to thriving neighborhood program that provides job training, an after-school program for children, low-cost clothing, a weekly lunch, food pantry, and more.
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!
An AME church and a Latino congregation united their congregations and community outreach efforts.
2023 Lake Institute on Faith & Giving Distinguished Visitor, Simran Jeet Singh, is recognized thought leader on bias, empathy and justice.
Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. shares his perspective on giving trends and challenges in Black faith communities.
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