Lapham’s Quarterly intends to show that that history is the root of all education, scientific and literary as well as political and economic. The Summer 2015 edition of the publication is devoted to philanthropy. Some of the materials are alsoRead more…
The Joy of Sacrificing for the Future
South Florida is known for a lot of things…swamps, beaches, Disney World and retirees. But Idlewild Baptist Church is doing its part to make South Florida known for increasing levels of generosity. Case in point. A man in the churchRead more…
More To Give: London Millennials working towards a better world
This report reveals that there is a strong motivation amongst younger city employees to support the work of charities and community groups through giving and volunteering. It presents the findings of the first London-wide research on employee involvement and attitudesRead more…
Why We Must Tackle Inequality If We Are To Eradicate Extreme Poverty
This year, a series of key global summits will attempt to set out a bold agenda: to tackle global poverty in a way which will leave no-one behind; and to ensure we sustain the natural resources and stable climate on which we allRead more…
CIM News April-June 2015
The Christian Institute of Management is an national Indian organization providing information, training, consultancy and organisational services to churches and ministries in India. They also have a strong focus on stewardship, generosity and giving. Attached is their April-June 2015 quarterlyRead more…
The Next Generation of American Giving
This is a study on the multichannel preferences and charitable habits of Generation Y, Generation X, Baby Boomers and Matures in the USA. The study looks at how charities should adapt by surveying donors about their behavior and attitudes. InRead more…
Global Network Update July 2015
On April 13-14, 2015 the ECFA (http://www.ecfa.org/) convened the first-ever International Accountability Summit with Rev. Dr. Gary Hoag, ECFA International Liaison, facilitating the event. A coalescence of like-minded Christian leaders, representing 15 countries, attended the event to connect and discussRead more…
7 Things Funders Don’t Get About Fundraising
In the nonprofit world there is often a disconnect between funders of nonprofits and their understanding of the fundraising activity necessary to secure their gifts. Funders (and board members) rarely understand how critical fundraising is, how it works, and what’s required to doRead more…
The plan for Africa is now being chosen by Africans
‘Kupanga ni Kuchagua’ – to plan is to choose. These are the words of the late Julius Nyerere, considered father of Tanzania. The plan for Africa is now being chosen by Africans. As a Tanzanian, and I feel encouraged by theRead more…
We can afford to be generous
7inShare Is generosity a risky venture? Can we afford to be generous? Is there enough to go around? Enough for everyone to have their fair share? Enough for all seven billion of us? The human condition is hauntedRead more…