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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 Atul Tandon | Blog
Tandon Institute™, a global advisory firm, works with Christian ministries and social sector enterprises, equipping them with strategy, solutions and staffing to enable them rapidly accelerate their impact, revenues, brand…
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 Various | Presentation
Different graphs depicting the spectrum of social enterprises - charities that receive some income from trade to businesses with intented social outcomes.
By Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | Research
The ’A Decade of Million-Dollar Gifts’ report offers an in-depth analysis of publicly announced US charitable donations of $1 million and above given to 12 different types of recipient organizations…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
An outline of a ministry fundraising course provided by Rob Martin and Barbara Shantz.
By Issachar Initiative | Presentation
This infograph presents the challenge to Christians to focus their giving toward the areas of the world where the church is not.
By Joshua Project | Research
This map shows the status of world evangelisation indicating which people groups are unreached/least-reached (few if any Christians), which groups have a formative/nominal church and which groups have an established/significant…
By Yana Watson Kakar, Vicky Hausman, Andria Thomas, | Research
’From activists in Egypt to coffee farmers in Colombia, the Internet has transformed the lives of billions of people. It functions as a gateway to ideas, resources, and opportunities that…
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 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 Asian Theological Seminary | Presentation
Information on the MBA in Christian Management and other courses taught through the Center for Biblical Stewardship at the Asian Theological seminary in the Philippines.The MBA course is a 42-unit…
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…
