This collection of resources includes handouts and letters intended to encourage generosity in congregants through written poetry, prayer, and Christian scripture references.
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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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This collection of resources which reference Christian Scripture and promote generosity toward the church.
This collection of resources includes handouts which inspire generosity in congregants with the assertion that our monetary giving becomes an extension of ourselves in support of mission.
This collection of resources includes bulletins and handouts which use anecdotes and verses of Christian scripture to inform and inspire financial generosity in young people and congregants.
This collection of resources provides brief inspirational writings to encourage fiscal generosity from congregants.
This collection of resources which reference Christian Scripture in order to promote reconciliation across religions, nations, and individuals.
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