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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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Almost all U.S. congregations ceased in-person religious services in mid-March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet for the vast majority of these faith communities, their work and religious services continued online in the midst of significant uncertainty. How have congregations responded in these unprecedented times?
Rev. Bruce Barkhauer offers a "recipe" for creating the best possible conditions for a flourishing culture of generosity.
Paul Marsh outlines what it can look like to use the servant leadership model on a stewardship team.
Steve Oelschlager gives best practices for congregational stewardship ministry.
Lyle Miller shares the principles that guide his teaching and preaching about stewardship.
This issue of Giving Magazine focuses on Stewardship and Leadership. Inside you’ll find best practices for congregational stewardship and ministry and stewardship principles for clergy people.
Rafia Khader shares how Ramadan impacts where and how she gives.
This Generosity Transformed keynote address from Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows wraps up the conference with final thoughts about what we heard and what we can do moving forward.
This Generosity Transformed keynote address from Rev. Lee Hull Moses focuses on how to encourage congregational generosity, financially and beyond.
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