Elizabeth Lynn explains a new Lake Institute project devoted to resourcing religious and philanthropic leaders.
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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.
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.
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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An easy-to use, four-week stewardship resource for congregations of any size and worship situation created by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center.
David P. King, PhD shares his reflections on the new Giving USA report and how it connects to the world of faith and giving.
Lake Institute staff summarize the highlights of our recent survey, "Faith and Giving in the Time of Covid-19".
A story about what happened when a church learned to see its money in a new way.
Melissa Spas calls us to trust in God and pay attention to our faithfulness in this moment.
In this video, Bo Prosser addresses the financial health of pastoral leaders, and how it can impact their personal health.
Rafia Khader highlights charitable giving during the month of Ramadan.
Beryl Jantzi reflects on passages from 1 & 2 Kings and how it connects with faithful generosity today.
Margaret Marcuson shares nine idea of practicing faithful generosity in a Christian congregation.
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Insights is a bi-weekly e-newsletter for the religious community and fundraisers of faith-based organizations that provides:
- Reflections on important developments in the field of faith and giving
- Recommended books, studies and articles
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