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Resource Library

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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Philanthropy, Nonprofits, and Faith: Strength at the Intersections

Dan Cardinali and Kerry Robinson discuss the ethical and practical strengths at the intersection of philanthropy and faith.

DATE: June 30, 2021
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Video
SOURCE: Lake Institute
KEYWORDS: Accountability, Change Management, Faith-Inspired Organizations
AUTHOR: Dan Cardinali, Kerry Alys Robinson

Giving 2020: Pandemic Lessons and the Future of Religious Giving

David P. King, Ph.D. summarizes the latest Giving USA report and envisions the future of religious giving.

DATE: June 22, 2021
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Religious Giving
AUTHOR: David P. King, Ronnie Plasters

Let’s Talk About Resources

Let’s Talk About Resources is a free tool designed to help religious leaders and congregations explore how they can use to their resources in service to their local community.

DATE: June 14, 2021
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Learning Tool
SOURCE: Lake Institute
KEYWORDS: Asset-Based Community Development

Adaptability Abounds

Melissa Spas brings forward the many ways religious organizations have adapted and can adapt in the future.

DATE: June 8, 2021
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Strategic Thinking and Planning
AUTHOR: Melissa Spas

Teaching Generosity

Meredith McNabb reminds us that generosity is learned, which means we all have a role to play in teaching the younger generations.

DATE: May 25, 2021
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Generosity, Philanthropic Formation
AUTHOR: Elise Erikson Barrett, Meredith McNabb

Asking Ourselves Essential Questions

David P. King, Ph.D. invites religious leaders to ask the essential questions that will lead organizations to deeper clarity of mission.

DATE: May 11, 2021
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Values Mission and Vision
AUTHOR: David P. King

Giving While Muslim

Co-Founder of the American Muslim Community Foundation, Muhi Khwaja, highlights the diversity of Muslim giving during the month of Ramadan.

DATE: April 27, 2021
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Islam, Religious Giving
AUTHOR: Anne Brock, Muhi Khwaja

Familiar Challenges in a New Context

Melissa Spas points out the challenges faith-based organizations have always faced, but now in a new context.

DATE: April 13, 2021
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Congregations' Economic Practices, Faith-Inspired Organizations
AUTHOR: Melissa Spas

Elevating the Role of Faith-Inspired Impact in the Social Sector

Members of The Bridgespan Group highlight their recent report on the role of faith-inspired organizations in the United States.

DATE: March 23, 2021
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Faith-Inspired Organizations
AUTHOR: David P. King, The Bridgespan Group

Blueprints for the Common Good

Elizabeth Lynn reflects back on the Distinguished Visitor Dialogue and shares some of her take-aways.

DATE: March 9, 2021
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Religion and Philanthropy
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Lynn
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