Fr. Juan J. Molina Flores sees generosity with new eyes after participating in a Lake Institute gathering with Hispanic faith leaders.

At its core, philanthropy is about relationships, but in our increasingly polarized and disconnected world, how do we form these relationships and develop a generosity of spirit? Our religious traditions have often demonstrated the essential nature of relationship between one another, within communities, as well as between the human and divine. As a renowned scholar of Jewish studies and a present-day leading voice for modeling dialogue across difference, Dr. Susannah Heschel will discuss the ways in which religion broadly and Jewish tradition specifically can help us better practice philanthropy as the love of humanity.

Meredith McNabb emphasizes that while endowments offer congregations freedom and fuel for the future, they don't guard against change.

In this Q&A, Dr. Susannah Heschel shares reflections on generosity and the connection between philanthropy and human dignity.

Jennifer Watley Maxell shares what she hears from Black ministry leaders about how they think of and relate to philanthropy.

Rev. William H. Lamar IV expounds on the concept of philanthropy - to do the difficult work of lifting all humans to a life of flourishing.

In this exploratory report by Rev. Jennifer Watley Maxell, she identifies some keys to mapping the landscape of philanthropy and the Black Church.

David P. King, PhD shares what recent research reveals about the connection between religious/spiritual practices and giving/volunteering behaviors.

In this introductory video, you'll learn about the purpose and uses of Lake Institute's Faithful Generosity Story Shelf.