Faith and Family Philanthropy

About this collection: This special Content Collection shares chapters from NCFP's timeless "Faith and Family Philanthropy Journal," including stories of families who have derived a core part of their purpose and passion from their faith.

Sponsored By: Lilly Endowment

A family’s journey toward faith-directed philanthropy can begin with a single step—a look at your own values, motives, and traditions. This special Content Collection shares chapters from NCFP’s timeless Faith and Family Philanthropy Journal, including stories of families who have derived a core part of their purpose and passion from their faith.

NCFP Webinars

December 12, 2012

Family Philanthropy at the Holidays: Faith, Gratitude & Tradition

According to the 2012 Bank of America Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, 43 percent of the households they surveyed said they make more charitable contributions during the holiday season (October to December) than during the rest of the year. What are the connections between the holidays and family giving?…
December 10, 2009

The Role of Faith and Cultural Traditions in Family Philanthropy

For most families, December is a time for observing traditions, many of which are grounded in our various faiths and cultures. Philanthropy is both a tenet and an expression of those traditions. In this teleconference, Ambassador James Joseph will help listeners understand how benevolent traditions have transformed our national life.…

Perspectives on Faith and Family Philanthropy

Andrew Carnegie: The Gospel of Wealth

Book Chapter
Long accustomed to the excesses of the robber barons of industry, the American public was startled in 1889 when one of the wealthiest men in the nation — and in the world — issued his great manifesto, “The Gospel of Wealth.” Powerfully influenced by his strict Scottish Presbyterian heritage, Andrew…

Donor and Family Stories

Dr. Mohammed Murtaza Arain: A Muslim Family’s Expressions of Faith and Philanthropy

Book Chapter
This case study from ‘Faith and Family Philanthropy’ describes the of Mohammed Murtaza Arain, M.D., a well-respected Chicago surgeon. For Dr. Arain and his family, it all begins and ends with the Qur’an. Whether welcoming the new day or making decisions about his personal philanthropy, the Holy Qur’an provides a…

The Schustermans: A Jewish Family’s Expressions of Faith and Philanthropy

Book Chapter
This personal account from ‘Faith and Family Philanthropy’ describes the fascinating journey that the author and her husband took in discovering their own faith while rediscovering their family roots and Hebric religious traditions. ‘Jewish law dictates that if there is a choice between assisting members of your family and helping…

Alan B. Slifka: One man’s faith based mission

Book Chapter
This profile from NCFP's 'Faith and Family Philanthropy' journal describes that late philanthropist Alan B. Slifka's faith-based mission and efforts to teach and support Israeli Arabs and Jews to be respectful neighbors.