Selfishness
EXPANDING THE GENEROSITY MOVEMENT
The world is getting richer and yet philanthropy and charitable giving struggle to keep up. What can be done?
Charitable giving hovers under 3% global GDP.
The modern philanthropic movement began five hundred years ago.
There are no shortage of needs in the world. And, exceptional nonprofits, ministries, and churches stand waiting to serve them. But, charitable giving remains flat at just under 3% of global GDP. Americans are giving to charity at the lowest level in nearly three decades, per a new Giving USA report. Sadly, charitable giving among Christians is barely higher. Just 1 in 5 Christians in the United States gives at least 10% to nonprofits and churches, according to a recent Barna report.
Meanwhile, wealth globally continues to grow dramatically. The world grows far richer, but the benefits of this wealth are not showing up in our charitable giving. This stagnation hampers progress toward the key problems facing our world.
Is change possible? What might happen if the Church led the way in sacrificial and radical charitable giving?
“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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REPORT: Only 21% of Christians Give 10% or More
The United States is considered the most affluent country in the world. And yet, a recent report from Barna shows just one in five U.S. Christians gives 10% or more.
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Giving Is As Old As Time, But Modern Philanthropy Began Just 500 Years Ago
This interactive timeline takes you on a journey through history. “Wealth is not new. Neither is charity. But the idea of using private wealth imaginatively, constructively, and systematically to attack the fundamental problems of mankind is new.”—John Gardner, Former Carnegie Corporation President
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Giving Makes You Rich
People give more when they become richer—research has shown that a 10% increase in income stimulates giving by about 7%—but people also grow wealthier when they give more. Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest, unpacks our unhealthy relationship with money and explores the scientific benefits of generosity.
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Below you’ll find some of the best-in-class organizations that are working to renew the imagination. These organizations are trustworthy, effective and innovative. In a world full of choices, we want to make the complex accessible. So, we invite you to explore them and consider giving and investing. Or you might consider building your own venture.
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Are we serving 1.5 masters...
You cannot serve two masters—or even one and a half. In a world often driven by profit, the true value of generosity can often be overshadowed. Through their Journey of Generosity retreats, Generous Giving is reshaping the narrative, producing content and hosting conversations that promote a spirit of generous giving in accordance with God’s word.
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Do we tip better than we give...
We have to be honest with ourselves. Generosity doesn’t always come naturally. It’s not innate but it can be learned—and relearned. As we struggle against a society built on selfishness, Generosity Path offers courses that have inspired thousands of people around the world to embrace the spirit of altruism.
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When is second best...
Declaring oneself second isn't natural. Living second is a lifestyle built on putting God and others first. I Am Second challenges the status-quo with over 140 short films and a library of resources designed to help people experience the same kind of life change and hope that is described in the films.
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Who's helping college students embrace generosity...
Simple Charity. Via a network of nationwide college chapters, Simple Charity is transforming the next generation of givers by bringing college students into faith-based communities where they grow in solidarity with people experiencing poverty and injustice. Simple Charity also provides believers with vetted lists of effective charities and provides resources for people interested in giving.
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Where are you spending yourself...
You’re spending yourself constantly...your money, your time, and your energy. But is it on things that matter? Heartwork provides devotional content that teaches students the joy of spending themselves for others, following Isaiah 58:10. This 30-day devotional is available on the YouVersion Bible App. Heartwork also organizes mission trips to an orphanage in Guatemala.
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TrustBridge Giving Space
Keep discovering vetted opportunities at TrustBridge Giving Space, which helps donors send money to charities around the world.
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Can I invest charitable dollars...
With Impact Foundation, you can. Impact Foundation enables donors to maximize the impact of their charitable capital through investments in transformational businesses and enterprising charities. Returns from such investments can either be reinvested or further given to charity, ultimately multiplying the impact of a single investment. Impact Foundation is unique in that every donor's charitable capital is applied to a donor-advised fund, allowing donors the opportunity to multiply their investments and giving in the most intentional way.
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What would it take to create a global giving network as common as Visa...
Trust. All charitable relationships are fostered on trust. As the first global donor-advised fund built from scratch, TrustBridge Global Foundation is revolutionizing the landscape of charitable giving. Backed by strategic partnerships with leading global banks and technology providers, TrustBridge offers a seamless end-to-end philanthropic solution. They facilitate fast, efficient, and easy donations by radically lowering the cost, time, and hassle of cross-border grant-making, ensuring that resources can flow to the most needy areas of the world.
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How much money have givers at National Christian Foundation mobilized for charities...
A whopping $18 billion. With hearts set on getting money to charities fast, the NCF community of givers annually recommends grants at twice the rate of other major donor-advised fund providers. The NCF's mission is to empower individuals seeking a life marked by biblical generosity and faithfulness, by equipping them with strategies to give and leverage their wealth as a tool for glorifying God, leaving a lasting charitable legacy and maximizing their impact.
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What's like Shark Tank for faith-driven entrepreneurs without being cutthroat...
The Faith Driven Investor Marketplace. This platform is a free tool for accredited, faith-driven investors looking to put capital to work. Funds and deals that go on the platform are at the discretion of a group of faith-driven investors with experience ranging across all different asset classes. Whether a multi-million dollar real estate venture or a small business, concessionary capital or a high financial return profile, Marketplace connects investors and entrepreneurs.
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What if Christian entrepreneurs didn't have to be alone...
Now, they don't have to be. Faith Driven Entrepreneur helps Christ-following entrepreneurs find their community and fulfill their God-given call to create. They do this by providing inspiring content and sparking meaningful connections between like-minded entrepreneurs and investors.
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What's wrong with doing things right...
It’s not enough. The ethical way says, “I win, you win.” But the redemptive way says, “I sacrifice, we win.” To this end, Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. They support founders, funders, and innovators motivated by their faith to address the major issues of our time.
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What is limiting to a leader's potential...
Isolation. Faith-driven, results-minded CEOs and executives meet in C12 Business Forums monthly to encourage and challenge one another. These groups of peers work together to make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create solid plans for business growth, all while striving to create eternal impact far beyond the bottom line.
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What happened to the family macademia nut business...
Sinapis' business training turned this business on the brink of failure into a source of livelihood for Kenyan workers. Sinapis provides training, ongoing opportunities ,vibrant community, and faith-based principles to Christian entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Its alumni report an average increase of 138% in revenue 1 year after graduation.
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What percent of startups fail...
90%. One out of 10 startups fail within the first year. And most of them fail due to avoidable mistakes. Founders navigating potential pitfalls on their own is hard, though. OCEAN is a training community for entrepreneurs that integrates practical business skills with biblical wisdom so that entrepreneurs can start and lead a sustainable business without the pressure of figuring it out alone.
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What if you had to leave your kids for 2,555 nights...
This is the reality for many Filipinos who leave to their families to build a brighter future for their kids. What if they didn’t have to? Dream Bigger Ventures empowers Filipino Founders to grow as leaders who will have the character, community, and competency to solve seemingly impossible problems with sustainable ventures.
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What does "ziwani" mean in Swahili...
"At the lake." In the same vein, the nonprofit Ziwani represents a place of refreshment, community, and commerce for Christian business leaders in Africa. It equips and partners with the Christian business community so that they can meaningfully and practically live out their marketplace calling on the African continent.
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What continent has the world's youngest and fastest-growing workforce...
Africa. Future Africa is working to increase the continent’s 3% contribution to global GDP by investing in global businesses that will lead the digital economy. They've raised 2 unicorns, have 6 exits, deployed $10M+ in 106 portfolio companies and $1B+ in follow-on capital.
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