What is Faith and Philanthropy Institute?

Faith & Philanthropy Institute (FPI) is a solution-based organization strengthening churches and ministries to lead communities into action for the disadvantaged, by equipping leaders, providing consulting services and resource information.   We operate from a Christian, Biblical perspective and with cultural sensitivity.

Why haven’t we heard of you before?

Founded in 2001, FPI is still a relatively young organization.  However, over the past five years, FPI has reached over 375 individuals and organizations with intensive training in capacity-building, faith-based community economic development, nonprofit consulting, and more. 

Are there other community entities that can endorse your work?

Yes.  Faith & Philanthropy Institute has successfully partnered with the Foundation for Community Empowerment over the last three years in their Building Capacity Building Communities program funded by the Compassion Capital Fund. FPI co-designed the program.
In addition, FPI has provided training design and consulting services to churches and ministries from the DFW metroplex including Dallas Christian Women Job Corp., Methodism Breadbasket, St. Anthony Community Center, The Urban Alternative, and Victory Life Ministries. 
Call today for details on accomplishments with these organizations and their contacts for references.

Does the “philanthropy” part of FPI mean you can provide funding for my faith-based program?

Philanthropy can be defined as the effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations; something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

We believe philanthropy including human and financial capital—individual and institutional—are essential in building, supporting and sustaining healthy communities. As a result,

We train the faith community in the vital fiscal principles of funds development and good stewardship of charitable resources and provisions.

So while we do not provide direct funding for faith-based community programming, we do build collaborative partnerships between faith-based and philanthropic organizations.