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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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Lessons From the Field

Liz Fisher shares what Amplifier has learned about Jewish giving during the time of COVID-19.

DATE: July 28, 2020
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Judaism, Religious Giving
AUTHOR: Andrea Pactor, Liz Fisher

Shifting Ground

Elizabeth Lynn explains a new Lake Institute project devoted to resourcing religious and philanthropic leaders.

DATE: July 14, 2020
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Philanthropic Formation
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Lynn, Rafia Khader

Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Essentials – Volume 22

An easy-to use, four-week stewardship resource for congregations of any size and worship situation created by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center.

DATE: July 1, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Learning Tool
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Donor Engagement, Stewardship

The State of Giving

David P. King, PhD shares his reflections on the new Giving USA report and how it connects to the world of faith and giving.

DATE: June 23, 2020
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Religious Giving
AUTHOR: David P. King, Melissa Spas

Faith and Giving in the Time of COVID-19

Lake Institute staff summarize the highlights of our recent survey, "Faith and Giving in the Time of Covid-19".

DATE: June 9, 2020
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Religious Giving
AUTHOR: David P. King

Church Sees Its Money in a New Way

A story about what happened when a church learned to see its money in a new way.

DATE: May 26, 2020
TYPE: Story/Case Study
SOURCE: Faithful Generosity Story Shelf, Investing for Impact
KEYWORDS: Grants, Philanthropy, Reparations
AUTHOR: Kevin Jones

Faithful Stewardship in a Time of Uncertainty

Melissa Spas calls us to trust in God and pay attention to our faithfulness in this moment.

DATE: May 26, 2020
TOPIC: Research and Scholarship
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Spirituality
AUTHOR: Bruce Barkhauer, Melissa Spas

Pastoral Financial Well Being

In this video, Bo Prosser addresses the financial health of pastoral leaders, and how it can impact their personal health.

DATE: May 20, 2020
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Video
SOURCE: Outside Organization
KEYWORDS: Discernment in Giving, Religious Giving
AUTHOR: Bo Prosser

Giving in Charity

Rafia Khader highlights charitable giving during the month of Ramadan.

DATE: May 12, 2020
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Islam, Religious Giving, Zakat
AUTHOR: Rafia Khader, Shariq Siddiqi

9 Ideas for Practicing Faithful Generosity in Your Congregation

Margaret Marcuson shares nine idea of practicing faithful generosity in a Christian congregation.

DATE: April 30, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Generosity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Margaret Marcuson
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