Did you know that, in the past 30 years, the percentage of people in the world who live in extreme poverty has decreased by more than half? If you said no—if you thought the number had gone up; that moreRead more…
Corporate Philanthropy – The New Paradigm: Volunteerism. Competence. Results.
Corporate philanthropy, social innovation, and corporate citizenship are no longer merely buzzwordsfor companies. Giving back to the community has now established itself within corporateDNA. To get a handle on how companies are approaching corporate social responsibility (CSR),why they do it,Read more…
2014 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index
The BNP Paribas Wealth Management 2014 Individual Philanthropy Index measures and reflects the commitment of philanthropists in four regions – Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Scores are based on three main criteria: the amounts donated, innovation,Read more…
Top 10 Major Donor Fundraising Trends for 2014-15
Fundraising is changing! Everything is shifting these days. Major donors are still not quite sure they trust you. Donors are changing too. Post-recession donors really are different! Are you changing your own fundraising strategies to keep up with donors’ newestRead more…
25 Memorable Bible Verses for Living a Generous Life
God is the first and most generous giver. His ways teach us how to approach generous living: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you throughRead more…
5 Great Generosity Stories from 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, we (GenerousChurch) thought we would share a handful of generosity stories that captured our attention this year. The first is a video that received a ton of attention and with a “star” like this…rightfullyRead more…
Make It Count
This is another brilliant video by Dan Stevers. It reminds us that living today is a gift in itself – and we need to make it count!
New Innovations in Online Giving
Online giving is growing in importance. The article highlights the many ways churches are making giving easier for attenders.
Year-end charitable giving bonanza is a myth
There is an assumption in the U.S. that the best charitable giving season is October, November, and December each year (Year-End). The facts do not support this myth. Most believe that there are two reasons that year-end giving is good.Read more…
Generosity Resources Update December 2014
Global Generosity Network Generosity Resources Update December 2014 Dear Friends Greetings from the Global Generosity Network (GGN), the initiative that inspires stewardship, generosity and giving among Christians. Christmas is a time of giving and sharing, the end of a year is a time of reflectionRead more…