Interfaith Philanthropy: Giving Across Faith in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

This study investigates interfaith philanthropy, examining why individuals donate charitably to communities of different faiths. Using the "Seven Faces of Philanthropy" framework, it analyzes motivations of interfaith givers through interviews with faith leaders and surveys of individual donors. The research identifies "Altruists" (motivated by life-changing work) and "Investors" (seeking professional practices and acknowledgement) as prominent giver types. Understanding these motivations can help fundraisers cultivate interfaith donors, fostering unity and social change across religious communities.