The nuances of giving to religion and theological education are notable.
A Giving USA survey showed that giving to religious groups was up, though the growth of giving to religious causes had slowed. That may be due to fewer people identifying a connection to a religious group, according to PRRI, a non-profit research firm. Gallup confirms a significant drop in people identifying with a religious congregation; meanwhile, giving to ATS-accredited theological schools had increased. Question for conversation: What do these numbers mean for your school? Where are you cultivating future donors? How are trends affecting your institution?
Sources: Giving USA survey; the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving; ATS; PRRI; Gallup Poll.
