This Generosity Transformed keynote address from Rev. Dr. Ginny Brown Daniel focuses on Equipping congregations for ministry, particularly diving into those functional but antiquated fundraising practices, and stepping into the digital age.
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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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This issue of Giving Magazine focuses on Stewardship and Relationship, diving deep into the idea that “relationship is the foundation on which all generosity rests” (Marcia Shetler).
Pulling from his teaching and research, David P. King, Ph.D. writes that fundraising is primarily about relationships.
Larry Strenge explains how relationships are key to cultivating generosity as discipleship.
This Generosity Transformed keynote address from Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey focuses on what Bailey calls God’s subversive generosity, including the consideration of reparations.
Lynne Twist addresses the mindset of scarcity and how it grips us, rather than allowing us to see the sufficiency that is available to each of us in life.
Austin church turns a $100,000 gift into $10 million in medical debt relief.
Two Lutheran churches in Baltimore partnered to provide no interest loans up to $2,000 to community members.
This issue of Giving Magazine focuses on Stewardship and Mission, with articles and anecdotes outlining the role that mission plays in influencing generosity.
Eric Law highlights his book Holy Currency Exchange and how it can help congregations become more mission-focused.
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