Gen X and Gen Y philanthropists remain united by a combination of factors: an increasingly global mindset, an active engagement in giving and a strong desire to have a measureable, enduring impact. Who are these young, influential philanthropists, and howRead more…
Should you join a giving circle?
Joining or creating a Giving Circle enables you to socialise your giving by linking you with like-minded donors in order to choose and support causes of mutual interest. In last month’s philanthropy column the Giving Circle channel was introduced as one wayRead more…
Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2013
The Charitable Giving Report 2013 reveals year-over-year changes in online and offline giving in the USA. The Report engages with the following five key observations and much more: Overall charitable giving grew 4.9% in 2013, while online giving grew 13.5%.Read more…
A Look at the 50 Most Generous Donors of 2013
America’s biggest donors gave $7.7-billion to nonprofits in 2013, with higher education and family foundations receiving the most money. This is a list of the 50 donors with further information on their giving through the different links on their namesRead more…
Gifts Surge From Rich U.S. Donors
America’s most generous donors are ditching the caution that marked so much of their giving as the economy stalled and are roaring back with a bevy of multimillion-dollar contributions to colleges, hospitals, and other causes. The Chronicle’s ranking of theRead more…