The God who took a young boy’s lunch of five loaves and two fish to feed 5,000 doesn’t need our money. Yet, when we give him our life’s lunch – that is, everything we have – God invites us into the life-giving work He is doing in the world. And being in step with God is a greater joy than money could ever buy.

For every follower of Jesus, this journey must begin with surrender to the Lord and a heart transformed by Him. Part of that heart transformation includes the way we view and relate to generosity. 

If the prospect of generosity scares you more than excites you, you’re not alone. But there is immense freedom and opportunity when we enter into true generosity as modeled by Jesus. A great first step is walking with one of the following generosity peer communities.

Generous Giving

Founded in 2000 – US-based

Generous Giving’s mission is to spread the message of biblical generosity in order to grow generous givers, especially among those entrusted with much. Generous Giving hosts free online and in-person small group conversations, known as a Journey of Generosity (JOG), about God and money in an environment that never asks participants for donations or anything in return.

Best Suited for: Any US individual or family open to exploring their relationship with money and generosity in a safe, small group environment. Going through a JOG is FDI’s recommended first step for any believer beginning their stewardship journey.

Generosity Path

Founded in 2017 – Global (Non-US)

Generosity Path is a network from around the world who have created experiences to help people discover the great joy of giving. As a close partner of Generous Giving, Generosity Path hosts free Journey of Generosity seminars for the global (non-US) community of believers. Generosity Path hosts retreats and conferences in more than 70 countries and 30 languages.

Best Suited for: Any non-US individual or family open to exploring their relationship with money and generosity in a safe, small group environment. Going through a JOG is Faith Driven’s recommended first step for any believer beginning their stewardship journey.

National Christian Foundation

National Christian Foundation is a US non-profit organization that helps donors give more wisely and tax-efficiently to support their favorite charitable causes. In addition to being a donor-advised fund sponsor, NCF helps donors craft a well-planned, intentional Giving Strategy based on biblical principles in order to help donors be more faithful, generous, and fully alive.

Best Suited for: A US-based giver 1) focused on giving to faith-based organizations and 2) who wants personal help and advice from regional offices equipped to intimately serve givers.

The Signatry

In addition to being a donor-advised fund sponsor, The Signatry offers family legacy workshops, donor-advised fund management, and succession planning.

Best Suited for: A US-based giver looking for help with family legacy, succession planning, and donor-advised funds. 

Impact Foundation

Founded by some executives out of the National Christian Foundation, this organization allows faith driven investors to invest in social impact funds with philanthropic focuses (from foundations, donor advised funds, etc.).

TrustBridge Global

Called to give to a great ministry overseas that doesn't have a US based 501c3? This team is your best choice. They are much more efficient and cost effective (1% or so) than the traditional services that charge 5% or more.

Learn more about them at their website below.

Waterstone Foundation

WaterStone believes that generosity is the greatest act of worship—that through generosity, we give back to God what He has given to us, and show love to our brothers and sisters in the process.

If you’re looking for someone to guide you through innovative giving solutions that will help you minimize taxes and multiply the impact of giving, WaterStone is here to help. Their hope is that you would be their partner in the many life-changing stories that they have been blessed to be a part of since their founding.