In this reflection on child sponsorship, Vinoth Ramachandra argues that child sponsorship ’is a near-perfect marketing strategy for raising funds.’ However child sponsorship exaggerates the importance of donors over that of the local people providing the care and training on theRead more…
The ethics of child sponsorship
Steve Holmes lecturer in theology at St Mary’s College, St Andrews, Scotland wrote this very interesting blog on the ethics of child sponsorship. He argues that there is ’something deeply Christian about child sponsorship as a mode of delivering aid andRead more…
Global Generosity Network May Newsletter
The Global Generosity Network Newsletter for May 2013 with featured articles on: 1) A reflection on Paul’s theology of generosity by Dr. Kar Yong Lim of the Seminari Theoloji Malaysia (Malaysia Theological Seminary) in Seremban, Malaysia; 2) A report on aRead more…
In Big-Dollar Philanthropy, (Your Name Here) vs. Anonymity
An interesting article on people who want to be recognised for their giving. This has implications for Christian giving as well.
Foundation Transparency – WHAT NONPROFITS WANT
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 or nonprofits. Foundations that are more transparent are more helpfulRead more…
South Asia Generosity Consultation, 13 June in Bangalore, India
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 Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity Network (http://generositymovement.org/about/), the Christian Institute ofRead more…
South Asia Generosity Consultation, 13 June in Bangalore, India
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 Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity Network (http://generositymovement.org/about/), the Christian Institute ofRead more…
South Asia Fundraising Training, 15-16 June 2013 in Bangalore, India
South Asia Fundraising Training, 15-16 June 2013 Many Christian organisations and churches face challenges in mobilising financial resources for their ministries. On behalf of the Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity Network (http://generositymovement.org/about/), the Christian Institute of Management (www.cimindia.in/) and the Evangelical FellowshipRead more…
Global Generosity Trainers Consultation, 13-15 June 2013 in Bangalore, India
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 that more and more Christians request different kinds of generosityRead more…
South Asia Generosity Consultation, 13 June in Bangalore, India
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 Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity Network (http://generositymovement.org/about/), the Christian Institute ofRead more…