Where does the money come from?
The changing economic environment requires all stakeholders -- staff, members, boards, clients and partners -- to understand the source of funding for an institution’s work.
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Olivia H. Farr and George W. Hatch: Changing a mindset
When the John Merck Fund decided to spend all its money within 10 years, the move inspired a new strategy and heightened board members' focus, say two siblings who serve their family foundation.
Building from strength
When your institution starts something new, consider whether you will be able to sustain it. That’s usually easier when you build on what you already have the capacity to do.
Christopher L. Heuertz: Spending, ethics and justice in a globalized world
A Christian activist who has worked on behalf of the world’s poor confesses that he, too, struggles with how to be a responsible American consumer.
Lake Institute on Faith & Giving
Money and faith: William G. Enright and the big American taboo
As the first full-time director of the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, William Enright helped transform the conversation about congregations, money and faith.
Bill Stanfield with some of the children involved in the Metanoia ministry. Photo courtesy of Metanoia
Metanoia Community Development Corporation and its activities
The ministry of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina has worked in the Chicora-Cherokee community of North Charleston for 10 years and has created a sustainable model of faith-based, community-led, asset-driven community development.
Metanoia's housing initiative has rebuilt eight abandoned homes, built four new homes and assisted in renovations of 24 owner-occupied homes. Photos courtesy of Metanoia
Building from strength
A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship ministry in South Carolina has created a sustainable model for community development by focusing on assets -- those of the neighborhood and those of the organization.
Disruptive innovations create new economic models
The models that have worked for congregations and other Christian institutions have lost power. What innovations might change the way you operate?
Joe Mann: Philanthropy and the church
In a time of great needs and limited resources, congregations are increasingly looking to outside sources to help fund their charitable programs. A former Duke Endowment officer has some advice on how churches can connect with the world of philanthropy.
Questions of compensation
Salary-setting can be a delicate subject in any industry but is especially fraught in faith-based institutions. Christian institutional leaders have to reframe the conversation.
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