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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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Leadership and Planned Giving Efforts

James W. Murphy writes about the importance of good leadership for a planned giving program in any organization.

DATE: October 25, 2022
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Endowment, Generosity, Legacy, Philanthropy
AUTHOR: James Murphy, Rickey Letson

The Importance of Transparency and Storytelling in Your Church

Bo Prosser outlines the importance of transparency and storytelling in churches.

DATE: October 25, 2022
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Outside Organization
KEYWORDS: Accountability, Donor Engagement, Donor Motivation, Storytelling
AUTHOR: Bo Prosser

Holy Currencies

Holy Currencies is a holistic model for stewardship and congregational vitality, moving beyond “time, talent, and treasure” to create missional and sustainable ministries.

DATE: October 13, 2022
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Learning Tool
SOURCE: Outside Organization
KEYWORDS: Congregational Vitality, Stewardship

Why the Generations Approach Generosity Differently

This is the source article for the Barna study on generational giving patterns; it describes number of generational aspects of generosity among self-identified active Christians.

DATE: October 13, 2022
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Outside Organization
KEYWORDS: Donor Engagement, Donor Motivation, Philanthropic Formation

Your Money, Your Goals

Free financial aid resource from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

DATE: October 13, 2022
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Learning Tool
SOURCE: Outside Organization
KEYWORDS: Congregations' Economic Practices, Financial Literacy

An Art and a Science

Meredith McNabb recaps a presentation from the Science of Philanthropy conference and notes the connections to work in religious fundraising.

DATE: October 11, 2022
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Generosity, Philanthropy
AUTHOR: Meredith McNabb, Xiaonan Kou

The Power of Charity in the Jewish High Holiday Season

Rabbi Julia Appel shares why charity is an important part of the Jewish high holiday season.

DATE: September 27, 2022
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Charity, Judaism
AUTHOR: Avery Crews Prado de Lima, Julia Appel

What to do with aging buildings

What should we do with aging, expensive buildings that are not used to their full potential?

DATE: September 26, 2022
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
SOURCE: Outside Organization
AUTHOR: Prince Rivers

The hope — and risk — of local reparations

Local governments and universities are taking reparations into their own hands. But can these efforts be successful or enough?

DATE: September 15, 2022
SOURCE: Outside Organization
AUTHOR: Edgar Villanueva

Where to Start: A Guide for Faith Leaders on Shifting Ground (Insights)

An introduction to a new resource - Where to Start: A Guide for Faith Leaders on Shifting Ground.

DATE: September 13, 2022
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Change Management, Philanthropy, Property
AUTHOR: Dustin Benac, Erin Weber-Johnson, Mark Elsdon
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