The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Religion

Jewish Federation Gets Pledge Earmarked for Scholarships

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Geri Brawerman pledged money to help needy high-school students and pay for activities to persuade young Jews to get involved in Jewish causes.

Learning a New Camping Skill: Seeking Bequests

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Harold Grinspoon's foundation trains Jewish camps to ask supporters to leave them money in their wills, and the approach offers ideas other small groups can put to work.

Unlocking Government Aid for Religious Groups

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

A Supreme Court decision removes the roadblocks that have made it hard for federal dollars to flow to faith organizations.

Religious Group Starts Research Effort to Show Donors Results

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EDT

American Bible Society says demonstrating that it won't finance underperforming ministries reassures supporters.

Supreme Court to Review Religious-Hiring Lawsuit

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Religious groups are fighting to protect their right to decide which employees are covered by federal anti-bias rules.

Donations to Churches Rebounded Slightly Last Year

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EDT

Forty-three percent of churches say giving increased, but many congregation leaders say the outlook for future donations is clouded by government proposals to limit charity tax breaks.

Jewish Charity Gambles on Young Donors in Vegas

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Organizers of a conference called TribeFest hope what happens in Vegas is a commitment to giving.

Religious Groups Fared Better Than Other Charities in Recession

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Donations to religious groups were essentially flat last year, a new study finds.

Battered by the Recession, Giving to Churches Declined

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT

The share of take-home pay churchgoers contributed dropped in 2008, according to a new analysis of religious giving.

Determination and Vision Are Essential for Big Donors

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Lasting success in grant making requires patience and a willingness to learn what nonprofit groups need most to thrive, writes a veteran philanthropist.

A New Group Seeks to Organize Giving by Secular Donors

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Foundation Beyond Belief tries to promote the kind of giving that people do in church -- but it leaves out the religious part.

White House Proposal Would Tighten Rules for Religious Groups

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST

A White House panel has issued a new report proposing ways to strengthen rules to ensure that religious charities use federal money only for secular purposes.

Billy Graham Association's Leader Declines Pay

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:08:36 EDT

12-Year Partnership Leads to Tough-Love Advice Book

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Longtime friends pen how-to guide for would-be donors.

What to do when plans for inclusion go awry

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Obama Pledges to Help Muslim Americans Fulfill Their Religious Giving Obligations

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

President Obama Pledges to Help American Muslim Giving

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:40:43 EDT

Obama pledges to help American Muslim giving

Volunteering With Mother Teresa

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Majority of Christian Groups Met '08 Fund-Raising Goals

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Pentecostal Minister Is Obama's Choice to Head Religious-Charities Office

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Preaching Beyond the Choir

Thu, 23 Jan 2003 00:00:00 EST