What is Generous Giving?
Founded in 2000 by The Maclellan Foundation, Generous Giving’s mission is to spread the biblical message of generosity in order to grow generous givers among those entrusted with much. It was launched with a vision to stir a renewed, spirit-led commitment to generosity among followers of Christ. Our commitment is to provide safe, solicitation-free environments. We never seek donations, permit solicitation at our events or award grants.

Why was Generous Giving started?
We know that giving is more than an obligation for followers of Christ; it is an exciting opportunity to lay up treasure that will last for all eternity. “The Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’” (Acts 20:35b). Yet statistics show that U.S. Christians give proportionately less than we did during the Great Depression—2.6 percent of our incomes as opposed to 3.3 percent in 1933. Today, like no other time in history, God has positioned His people with unprecedented wealth and opportunity to glorify the risen Christ by mirroring His generosity.

Does Generous Giving solicit money for its own use?
No. We will never ask you for money. Generous Giving is a privately funded nonprofit ministry that neither solicits donations nor employs fundraisers.

Does Generous Giving raise money for any ministry or any cause?
No. Generous Giving is not in the business of soliciting money for or recommending any cause. Instead, our organization strives to motivate followers of Christ to be generous with the money and possessions that God has entrusted to them, as they are led by the Holy Spirit. God invites all of His people to give generously for the advancement of His Kingdom.

Does Generous Giving give away money?
No. As a nonprofit educational organization, Generous Giving does not award financial aid or grants of any kind. Generous Giving exists to spread the biblical message of generosity in order to grow generous givers among those entrusted with much.

Aren't Christians already generous?
Some Christians are very generous, but as a whole, the answer to this question is a surprising "no". In America, the acquisition of wealth since the Second World War has far outpaced levels of giving. Christians are traditionally considered some of the most generous people on earth, and the amount of money we give to charities increases steadily each year; however, the amount given by Christians, by percentage, falls further and further behind levels of their aquired and accumulated wealth and prosperity.

What makes Generous Giving different from other Christian stewardship ministries?
Generous Giving is one of several ministries committed to teaching and promoting Christian generosity. We are blessed to work in cooperation with other stewardship ministry partners; they work within their areas of strength and we work within ours. While we have a few things in common with these other groups, there are significant differences that make our work necessary:

1. We focus on building the faith of givers themselves rather than raising funds.
2. We focus specifically on giving and generosity rather than budgeting, saving, investing, debt reduction and other aspects of stewardship.

What is the relationship between Generous Giving and the Maclellan Foundation?
The Maclellan Foundation, a recognized leader in Christian grant making for 60 years, launched Generous Giving in 2000 as an independent, educational organization to encourage followers of Christ toward lives of greater generosity. The Maclellan Foundation supports more than 200 ministries and charitable organizations each year, including Generous Giving. The Maclellan Foundation's purpose is to serve strategic international and national organizations committed to furthering the Kingdom of Christ, as well as select local organizations that foster the spiritual welfare of the foundation's hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Although the two organizations share office space, The Maclellan Foundation and Generous Giving are separate legal entities with their own separate  and independent boards of directors.

Is Generous Giving affiliated with any specific church or denomination?
No. Generous Giving is an independent, nonprofit ministry that acknowledges and accepts the truths of biblical and historic Christianity. The Lausanne Covenant is an excellent statement on the beliefs of evangelical Christians.

Does Generous Giving provide tax counseling, estate planning, and other financial advising services?
No. Generous Giving’s objective is to be used by the Holy Spirit in transforming people’s attitudes about money. We work to encourage followers of Christ entrusted with much to give generously. Because we address the question, “Why give?” we gratefully rely on the many capable Christian advisors to counsel givers on how, what and where to give.

Does Generous Giving try to influence people to give to any particular organization?
No. There are thousands of nonprofit Christian organizations in existence today, and Generous Giving does not influence anyone to support one over another. Generous Giving seeks to motivate people to give to whatever Kingdom causes God has placed on their hearts.

If I am in financial need, can you help me?
Generous Giving does not provide financial assistance, aid or relief to any person, group or organization. If you have a legitimate financial need, trust that God loves you and will provide for your needs, as He faithfully promises in Matthew 6:25-34. You can turn many places for help, where God's provision may be waiting.