Lake Institute on Faith & Giving

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving Fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and giving

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and giving, through research, education, and public conversation.

✨ New are coming tomorrow! ✨Explore how Lake Institute advances generosity through education, research, public convers...
09/07/2026

✨ New are coming tomorrow! ✨

Explore how Lake Institute advances generosity through education, research, public conversations, resources, and stories at the intersection of faith and giving.

Subscribe now to stay connected! 🔗 https://bit.ly/LakeInstituteInsights

Reflecting on Lynn and Dunlap’s research findings, Rev. Dr. Anthony L. Riley and Rev. Brian Fox explore what it means fo...
09/03/2026

Reflecting on Lynn and Dunlap’s research findings, Rev. Dr. Anthony L. Riley and Rev. Brian Fox explore what it means for faith communities to engage in civic life today.

Their individual reflections invite faith communities to consider not only how they engage with their communities, but also who is doing the work, and how they can move toward deeper, more communal work for the common good.

Read their Insights ➡️ https://lakeinstitute.org/resource-library/insights/august-25-2026/ -perspective

09/02/2026

The conversation around wealth is changing, and women are helping lead it.

But what does that mean for faith, generosity, and the way we steward what we've been given?

Join us on September 15 at 2:00 PM ET for the next Women, Wealth & Faith webinar as we unpack new findings from this groundbreaking research. Together, we'll explore what the data is revealing, why it matters, and how these insights can shape the future of giving, leadership, and impact.

This isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking the right questions and learning together.

We hope you'll join the conversation. https://womenwealthandfaith.org/research-webinar-series/

We are pleased to share that we have granted the 2026-27 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship to Kilama Dennis! 🎉This one-ye...
09/01/2026

We are pleased to share that we have granted the 2026-27 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship to Kilama Dennis! 🎉

This one-year grant is given annually to support graduate students whose research engages issues at the intersection of faith and giving.

Kilama Dennis is a PhD candidate at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and is an Enright Fellow. He previously worked with the church, the nonprofit sector, and academia in Uganda. His research is focused on the intersection of faith-based organizations, fundraising, African philanthropy, and financial sustainability.

Read more about his dissertation: https://lakeinstitute.org/research/fellowships/dissertation/

How do you practice philanthropy in your daily life? 🤔Long before modern nonprofits existed, ancient thinkers fiercely d...
08/31/2026

How do you practice philanthropy in your daily life? 🤔

Long before modern nonprofits existed, ancient thinkers fiercely debated what it means to express ""love for humanity."" On Thursday, September 3, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving is bringing that conversation into the modern day for the 2026 Thomas H. Lake Lecture!

We are thrilled to welcome Meghan Sullivan, PhD, for her presentation: “The Samaritan, the Levite, and the Innkeeper: Three Approaches to the Ethics of Philanthropy.” We’ll be looking at the famous Parable of the Good Samaritan through a completely fresh lens, exploring the ethical frameworks embedded in the story and what it can teach us about different approaches to giving and caring for others.

Register today to secure your spot: https://events.iu.edu/philanthropy/event/2299597-2026-thomas-h-lake-lecture-with-meghan-sullivan

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and giving, th...
08/27/2026

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and giving, through research, education, and public conversation.

Explore our resources today 🔗 https://lakeinstitute.org

Insights are live! 🔍A research study conducted by Barbara G. Wheeler, Elizabeth Lynn, and colleagues in the late 1990s e...
08/25/2026

Insights are live! 🔍

A research study conducted by Barbara G. Wheeler, Elizabeth Lynn, and colleagues in the late 1990s explored how religious leaders and institutions are contributing to civic life, finding that many religious communities were “Missing Connections” with their broader communities. A follow-up study conducted by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving in 2022 revealed a more complex picture.

The researchers identified seven forms of religious civic engagement. Their findings invite congregations to consider where they are building connections, serving their communities, and working toward the common good.

Read more: https://lakeinstitute.org/resource-library/insights/august-25-2026/ -article

New are coming tomorrow! In this edition of Insights, we invite faith leaders and congregations to examine their civic...
08/24/2026

New are coming tomorrow!

In this edition of Insights, we invite faith leaders and congregations to examine their civic presence in their communities and consider how they can build stronger connections and work collectively toward the common good.

Subscribe now to stay connected! 🔗 https://bit.ly/LakeInstituteInsights

Our “Faith-based Capital Campaign: Your Blueprint to Readiness” course is designed to guide you through the discernment ...
08/21/2026

Our “Faith-based Capital Campaign: Your Blueprint to Readiness” course is designed to guide you through the discernment process: how do you set a financial goal, determine whether to engage an expert or consultant, and develop a campaign rooted in the vision of your community.

The online learning platform opens Tuesday, September 29; the first plenary session is Tuesday, October 6.

Join us to explore how you can align your capital campaign with the mission of your organization and inspire meaningful giving. ➡️ https://lakeinstitute.org/education/additional-offerings/capital-campaigns/

08/21/2026

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and giving, through research, education, and public conversation.

Learn more about Lake Institute and our resources today 🔗 https://lakeinstitute.org

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