Elizabeth Lynn shares how faith inspired organizations are reimagining ways to use their resources.
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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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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.
The Center for the Church and the Black Experience and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving were proud to co-host the 2025 Symposium on Philanthropy and the Black Church. Focused on faith communities in the Black Church, the event united leaders across sectors to build trust, foster strategic partnerships, and reimagine philanthropy through the lens of faith, legacy, and mutual respect.
Erica Dollhopf, Ph.D., Meredith McNabb, and Dr. Carlos Perkins explore the newest data on religious giving and share key insights from the Giving USA 2025 report.
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Benac and Weber-Johnson offer a powerful witness to the philanthropic imagination sparked over the last year.
Dan Cardinali and Kerry Robinson discuss the ethical and practical strengths at the intersection of philanthropy and faith.
David P. King, Ph.D. summarizes the latest Giving USA report and envisions the future of religious giving.
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.
Melissa Spas brings forward the many ways religious organizations have adapted and can adapt in the future.
Meredith McNabb reminds us that generosity is learned, which means we all have a role to play in teaching the younger generations.
David P. King, Ph.D. invites religious leaders to ask the essential questions that will lead organizations to deeper clarity of mission.
Co-Founder of the American Muslim Community Foundation, Muhi Khwaja, highlights the diversity of Muslim giving during the month of Ramadan.
Melissa Spas points out the challenges faith-based organizations have always faced, but now in a new context.
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