This short video highlights one AME congregation’s creative partnership with philanthropy and nonprofits to address environmental injustice, by easing the heat for communities of color and low-income neighborhoods through a “smart surfaces" coalition.

This video provides a short overview of “Four Traditions of Philanthropy,” a framework for reflecting on the good we seek through giving and serving. Use this video with groups to spark conversation about the “why” of philanthropy—and to make room for a range of hopes and values.

Meredith McNabb offers encouragement for religious leaders to talk about legacy giving in congregational settings.

Based on the responses of nearly 3,000 faith leaders and people of faith, this report uncovers key insights into the motivations and community needs driving religious giving and an outlook on future giving.

The congregation of Biltmore United Methodist Church sold their property and is devoting their energy and resources toward responding to Asheville, North Carolina’s most pressing social needs.

Let's Talk About Faithful Generosity is a free tool for facilitating creative and imaginative conversations about how congregations can use their resources in service to their local community.

A community group in North Carolina asked to use a church's lawn for a small community garden. The church agrees to share their lawn, free of cost, and new neighborhood relationships are formed.

Lake Institute staff highlight four tried and true practices to focus on in your organization in the new year.

Conversations among church and community members lead to thriving neighborhood program that provides job training, an after-school program for children, low-cost clothing, a weekly lunch, food pantry, and more.

Thank you for engaging with the articles and resources we shared over the past year! Below you'll find the most-read Insights articles from 2023. We're pleased to share these with you in case you may have missed one, and we're looking forward to more great topics to share with you in 2024!