In this video, you will learn how faith leaders view the future of gathering and giving based on the 2022 Giving in Faith report from Givelify in partnership with Lake Institute on Faith & 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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Ronnie Plasters highlights what we learned about religious giving in 2021.
In this article for Faith + Lead at Luther seminary, Meredith McNabb suggests that when it comes to healthy boundaries and access to financial information in congregations, graduated levels of boundaries are far better than a wall of silence.
Melissa Spas outlines a set of lessons learned during her time with Lake Institute.
Allison K. Ralph, associate director of Religion & Society at the Aspen Institute, unpacks funder questions and concerns about faith-inspired grantees.
The pyramid of giving is a diagnostic tool to analyze the patterns of giving in your organization.
The Philanthropic Autobiography is an opportunity for you to reflect on who you are and to think consciously about your involvement in giving and volunteering.
Meredith McNabb reflects on her spiritual direction training and how it connects with Lake Institute's work in fundraising.
Resource on the Five Traditions of Philanthropy
Roohi Younus, program manager with the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, reminds us that Ramadan is all about giving and thinking abundantly.
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