Could a drop be a sign of economic trouble ahead?
The MinistryWatch Index in October saw its first monthly drop this year and the biggest one-month drop since the beginning of the survey in 2015.
Just 11% prioritize faith-based giving
While high inflation and a slow economic recovery strain Americans’ wallets, the post-pandemic years have been a boon for family foundations.
Rates of secular charitable giving saw sharper decline than to religious congregations.
The decline in giving rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic was much steeper than predicted for both recipients and non-recipients of federal stimulus money.
World Vision encourages users to cancel unused subscriptions services and join Believers for World Change
Nonprofit managers are scrambling to get clarity on how to proceed regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” provisions requiring businesses to make it easier for consumers to cancel enrollment in recurring ...
In Helene’s and Milton’s wake, disaster relief ministries prepare for years-long recovery efforts
With the one-two punch of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton within two weeks of one another, faith-based disaster groups are getting ready for a long, slow recovery that may take years.
One couple embraces counter-cultural approach to generosity
David and Keelie Luttrell try to heed Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12:15.
Charitable solicitation statutes exist in 38 states and the District of Columbia
Ministries that have a “Donate Now” button on their website should evaluate whether they may need to register in states with a charitable solicitation law.
If adopted, change could affect large Christian ministries.
A professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School is advocating that Congress narrow the definition of church associations.
Overall giving is down, but "spiritually engaged" give more of their income.
Giving is down among evangelical Christians, according to a new study by Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research.