Barbara Fullerton puts her study of congregational stewardship practices into action in a small town Canadian congregation.
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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.
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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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Devoted to Generosity is a companion resource to Giving Magazine Volume 21, produced in 2019 by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center. It includes campaign guidance, preaching guides, bible study/small group materials, worship/liturgy, children’s sermons, model letters and communication support.
How asset-based community development changed the way one pastor views abundance.
Leaders from Ferguson Commission, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Christian Theological Seminary reflect on the relationship of faith, philanthropy and social justice in the Black Church.
Dr. Shariq Siddiqui explains why research into Muslim philanthropy faces entrenched hurdles but has potential to illuminate the sector.
For Hispanic philanthropy, using our moral imagination could lead us to simply be interested in the histories and cultures of our friends, co-workers, donors and clients, be they Hispanic or otherwise.
Melissa Spas challenges us to end the taboo of money talk in our religious institutions through counter-cultural leadership.
Rafia Khader describes Ramadan and the purpose of fasting.
Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water, explores the new face of charity today.
This issue of Giving Magazine focuses on Living Courageously. Inside you’ll find thoughtful reflections and practical application for courageous generosity across various generations and modes of giving.
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