Although religious giving represents the largest sector of charitable giving in the US, its
overall impact on social welfare has been questioned, pointing to the possibility that the …

Amateurs without Borders examines the rise of new actors in the international development
world: volunteer-driven grassroots international nongovernmental organizations. These …

A significant number of Americans view atheists as immoral elitists, aloof and unconcerned
with the common good, and they view science and scientists as responsible. Thanks in large …

This paper provides a meta-analysis of the intersection of (a) religiosity and spirituality with
(b) generosity, philanthropy, nonprofits, and prosociality. The study is informed by three …

Millions of nonprofits compete for a share of the billions of dollars donated to charity each
year. Yet how donors select which charities to support remains relatively understudied …

Political ideology not only influences political activities, but also apolitical fields such as
charitable giving. However, empirical studies regarding political ideology and charitable …

Political ecology has grown rapidly over the past four decades, incorporating insights from
wide-ranging swaths of the academy. One topic it has not yet substantively engaged with …

This study illuminates the size, scope, and impact of US faith-based nonprofits in the
international affairs sector. Through analysis of IRS microdata, we estimate the prevalence …

This article highlights an emerging research agenda for the study of foreign aid through a
World Society theory lens. First, it briefly summarizes the social scientific literature on aid …

This article demonstrates that people animated by Christianity draw on faith to help people
in poverty through building relationships. Contrasting with the literature that presents …