The respected annual report on philanthropy shows that giving to faith-based organizations took a big hit in the pandemic and has not come back. What’s all that mean for your congregations? The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving analyzes. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Jesus had it right — “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Evidence shows that when we give our money away, it’s not just the recipients who are blessed. We also find their our lives and wellbeing greatly enhanced. From MarketWatch. (Photo: Kregg Steppe, Creative Commons)
Instead of working to provide solutions to the root causes of problems, much of philanthropy focuses on making donors feel good and perpetuating the work of charitable institutions. That’s the judgment of Peter Buffett, son of billionaire Warren Buffett and chair of the NoVo Foundation. He explains in this provocative interview by Allison Jones. (Artwork: Rosie the Riveter, public domain)
