In these two reflections from the El Semillero Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising, Jorge Juan Rodríguez V, PhD, and Alma Lizzette Cárdenas-Rodríguez explore the deeper moral and cultural dimensions of faith-based fundraising.

This video, featuring Amparo Diaz, is part of a series designed to provide course participants with a series of presentations about philanthropy, giving, and fundraising within the Latine and Hispanic communities.

Drawing on research from the Little Rock Congregations Study, this Insights issue explores how community engagement strengthens individuals, deepens spiritual life, increases congregational vitality, and contributes to a healthier society.

This event with Jonathan Reckford, Habitat for Humanity CEO, was an opportunity to explore the role of the faith community in bridgebuilding and how service is the ultimate antidote to our polarized world.

This video, featuring Dr. Daisy Machado, is part of a series designed to provide course participants with a series of presentations about philanthropy, giving, and fundraising within the Latine and Hispanic communities.

Reflections from Elizabeth Le'anani Coffee and Rev. Danielle Cox highlight how shared work—from volunteering to developing attainable housing with Habitat for Humanity—can foster dignity, renew congregational purpose, and strengthen communities across differences.

This issue of Lake Insights features reflections from Valaida Fullwood and Tasha Gibson on the power of interfaith collaboration, shared generosity, and community partnership. Through explorations of Black-Jewish philanthropic traditions, collective giving, and the importance of showing up for one another, their insights highlight how faith-driven leadership strengthens relationships and advances equity.

This video, featuring Dr. Philip Wingeier-Rayo, is part of a series designed to provide course participants with a series of presentations about philanthropy, giving, and fundraising within the Latine and Hispanic communities.

This issue of Lake Institute Insights explores how religious fundraising is being reimagined through faith-rooted leadership formation. Featuring a video spotlight on the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising, reflections from Rev. Dr. Melvin Wilson, Jr., and opportunities to engage through upcoming courses and scholarships, this edition highlights how generosity, research, and practice come together to strengthen faith-based organizations for today’s changing landscape.

In this issue of Lake Insights, we look ahead to 2026 with reflections from David P. King, PhD, on Lake Institute’s role as a trusted bridge between faith, philanthropy, research, and practice, alongside Rev. Libby Davis Manning’s compelling case for why bridge organizations matter more than ever.