Global Generosity Network Generosity Resources Update April 2014 Dear Friends Greetings from the Global Generosity Network, the initiative that facilitates stewardship, generosity, giving and fund mobilisation among Christians. I posted a number of exciting new resourcesRead more…
Charitable Giving in the U.S. vs the UK
“The UK should not aspire to a U.S. model of philanthropy and tax incentives — it is not replicable and is a unique product of social, political and historical factors,” a report released by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation back inRead more…
Foundation Stats
This is a fascinating information hub on US foundation giving in 2011. The link to foundations that give to religious organisations is http://data.foundationcenter.org/#/fc1000/subject:religion/all/total/list/2011.Look at the information on the top 50 foundations and top 50 recipients.
Give it Away
What would happen if your church gave away the entire offering from Easter Sunday? Tim Niekerk, senior pastor of Salem Ministries, shares an amazing story of generosity inspired by being a part of the Generous Churches Leadership Community sponsored by LeadershipRead more…
mGive Text Donation Study 2013
Donors in the US who give via text message would like to make larger gifts using their mobile phones, according to a survey by the mGive Foundation. 85% of the donors said they would be willing to give $25 toRead more…
A Decade of Million-Dollar Gifts
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 from 2000 to 2011. The study finds that the majorityRead more…
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: BLUEPRINT 2013
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2013 is an annual forecast about the social economy in the US – private capital used for public good. It provides an overview of the current landscape, points to major trends, and directs attentionRead more…
The Genesis of Generosity
Steps towards creating cultures of generosity in churches
Creating a culture of generosity during an economic downturn
An article looking at encouraging generosity in a difficult economic climate
The Heart of the Donor
Summary of research on why people in the US give to charities