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By Jacquelline Fuller | Blog
A very interesting blog in which the author argues that to unconditional cash transfers directly to poor people such as being done by GiveDirectly (http://www.givedirectly.org/) can have great benefits.
By Mark Oppenheimer | Article
An interesting article on people who want to be recognised for their giving. This has implications for Christian giving as well.
By Andrea Brock, Ellie Buteau, Ramya Gopal | Research
According tothis report of the Center for Effective Philanthropy foundations should be clear, open, and honest about the foundations’ processes and decisions that have implications for the work of charities…
By Dr Brian Kluth | Sermon/Message
An excellent and very practical devotional by Dr Brian Kluth that helps Christians in their generosity journey. This is one devotional that every Christian should read and use!
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
South Asia Generosity Consultation, 13 June 2013 Generosity is becoming a main theme amongst Christian leaders. Chris Willard of Leadership Network calls generosity ‘the new evangelism’. On behalf of the…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
South Asia Generosity Training, 14-15 June 2013 Generosity is becoming a main theme amongst Christian leaders. Chris Willard calls generosity ‘the new evangelism’. On behalf of the Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
Global Generosity Trainers Consultation, 13-15 June 2013 Generosity is becoming a main theme among Christian leaders. Chris Willard of Leadership Network calls generosity ‘the new evangelism’. It is therefore understandable…
By Dr John Preston | Sermon/Message
Joyful, generous giving is a clear demonstration of Christian faith and commitment. It should be a characteristic of each Christian. Money Revolution deals with these issues but it also challenges…
By Dr Sas Conradie | Article
This article is a part of the March 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF…
By Dr Sas Conradie | Blog
Dear Friends Greetings from the Global Generosity Network, the initiative of the Lausanne Movement and World Evangelical Alliance that encourages Christian stewardship, generosity, giving and resource mobilisation. We appreciate the…
By Adam Pickering | Research
Despite the current economic gloom, long term forecasts for economic growth and levels of individual wealth suggest that in the next two decades millions of people will be lifted from…
By Adam Pickering | Article
What do the momentous social changes around the world mean for the future of giving? Adam Pickering of the Charities Aid Foundation reflects on what might be needed to unleash…
By The Chronicle | Research
The data in this special report, come from a comprehensive study The Chronicle conducted to examine giving data by ZIP code and by income level in every city and town in the…
By E.G. ’Jay’ Link | Sermon/Message
E.G. “Jay” Link’s latest book ‘Who’s In Charge Here? Beginning Your Life Stewardship Journey’ is now available. The pdf and Kindle versions of the book are posted on the Stewardship…
By Joy Dobbs, Véronique Jochum, Karl Wilding, Malcolm | Research
The overall amount given to charity in the UK has fallen in 2012. Against a backdrop of tough economic times, evidence indicates that fewer people are giving. Many are giving…
By Dr John Preston | Article
The Money Revolution helps Christians apply Christian principles to handling their money. Whether we are comfortable, broke, or somewhere in between, we all have questions about money. The Money Revolution…
By Philantopic | Article
The Giving Pledge (http://givingpledge.org/#enter), the effort launched in 2010 by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett to encourage the world’s mega-wealthy to devote at least half their wealth to philanthropy,…
By Generous Giving and National Christian Foundation | Article
This guide explains the journey from an emerging giving who gives primarily because of relationships, tax savings, public recognition, or a feeling of obligation to a giving champion. A giving champion…
By E.G. ’Jay’ Link | Article
‘Living generously, not giving generously needs to be our goal’ says E.G. Jay Link. Identifying three characteristics of people who model generous living, he concludes ‘If we really want to…
By Unknown | Article
This is a very interesting illustration of the growing interaction between giving and receiving - starting with giving to impose (values, ideas and beliefs) and receiving to manipulate through various…
