Christian Smith, Ph.D. raises the question: If generosity is good for the giver—and research shows it is—then why don’t more people give?
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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 Living Free. The articles in this issue challenge the reader to consider what freedom is and what it means to live freely and generously.
Live Free is a companion resource for Giving Magazine Volume 17.
Rev. Duane Grady created this resource for the Ecumenical Stewardship Center to help make offering statements a priority in worship. Using a mixture of humor, meaningful stories, vivid examples, and an acknowledgment of the culture binds that inhibits from gleeful and joyful sharing.
Connected to Give: Key Findings is just the first in a series of reports based upon the wealth of data drawn from the National Study of American Jewish Giving (NSAJG) and the National Study of American Religious Giving (NSARG).
Connected to Give: Jewish Legacies is the second in a series of reports based upon the wealth of data drawn from the National Study of American Jewish Giving (NSAJG) and the National Study of American Religious Giving (NSARG).
Connected to Give: Faith Communities is the third in a series of reports based upon the wealth of data drawn from the National Study of American Jewish Giving (NSAJG) and the National Study of American Religious Giving (NSARG).
Connected to Give: Synagogues and Movements is the fourth in a series of reports based upon the wealth of data drawn from the National Study of American Jewish Giving (NSAJG) and the National Study of American Religious Giving (NSARG).
Connected to Give: Community Circles is the fifth in a series of reports based upon the wealth of data drawn from the National Study of American Jewish Giving (NSAJG) and the National Study of American Religious Giving (NSARG).
Connected to Give: Risk and Relevance is the sixth in a series of reports based upon the wealth of data drawn from the National Study of American Jewish Giving (NSAJG) and the National Study of American Religious Giving (NSARG).
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