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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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How Research Impacts Religious Work

Meredith McNabb highlights why research, in a variety of forms, is beneficial to congregational leaders.

DATE: February 11, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Congregations' Economic Practices
AUTHOR: Meredith McNabb

Understanding the Offering

Using scripture from the Hebrew Bible and Christian texts, Lana Miller gives some insights into offering as a form of worship.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Lana Miller

Major Donors and How to Reach Them

Using research, Betsy Schwarzentraub explains who a major donor is and best practices to reach them.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Donor Engagement, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Betsy Schwarzentraub

Encouraging Young Donors

Jim MacDonald reflects on the Millennial and Gen Z generations and offers suggestions for encouraging them to give.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Donor Engagement, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Jim MacDonald

The Power of Words

David P. King, Ph.D. writes about ways our language reframes imagination when it comes to religious fundraising.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Generosity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: David P. King

Reimagining Muslim Spaces: Health Clinic Case Study

Institute for Social Policy and Understanding's case study of the HUDA Clinic, a free health care clinic in Detroit, Michigan, housed in the Muslim Center of Detroit.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Story/Case Study
SOURCE: Outside Organization
KEYWORDS: Islam, Property
AUTHOR: Institute for Social Policy and Understanding

Connecting Generosity and Mission

Linda Yutzy shares one congregation's experience with narrative budgeting.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Story/Case Study
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Budgets, Christianity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Linda Yutzy

Keep Some Oil in Your Lamps

Lori Guenther Reesor highlights what churches can learn from annual giving programs.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Lori Guenther Reesor

Raising Your Roof

The what, when, and how of a capital campaign to help fund your dreams.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Budgets, Debt, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Charles Blaisdell, Jill White, Paul Bizer

It’s a Matter of Trust

Dan Busby writes how good internal controls can help discover fraud, and prevent it from ever happening.

DATE: January 31, 2020
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Financial Crisis
AUTHOR: Dan Busby
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