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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Trends that Are Shaping Philanthropy Today

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By Avrum Lapin Many of us involved in the “day-to-day” of fundraising are acutely aware of and attuned to the latest reporting on philanthropic giving and trends in the marketplace. However, we rarely peek behind the curtain and assess what cultural, demographic and economic sh … [Read more...] about Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Trends that Are Shaping Philanthropy Today

U.S. Giving Reaches New Highs; Unprecedented Increases

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The strong report on giving reflects that total estimated giving was at its highest levels ever in both 2014 and 2015 By Robert I. Evans Charitable giving by U.S. donors reached $373.25 billion in 2015, reflecting another 4.1% increase over 2014 levels, according to Giving … [Read more...] about U.S. Giving Reaches New Highs; Unprecedented Increases

What is the Jewish Community Doing to Take Advantage of Record Levels of Generosity?

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Charitable Giving Reaches an All-Time High! By Robert Evans Charitable giving to religious organizations has rebounded from the lean years of the Great Recession - and then some. In fact, philanthropy has reached an all-time high, both in real dollars and … [Read more...] about What is the Jewish Community Doing to Take Advantage of Record Levels of Generosity?

U.S. Giving in 2013 Rose Significantly but Challenges Persist

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by Robert Evans The numbers are out today and we now have comprehensive, reliable 2013 data about American philanthropy, painting a picture in broad brush strokes of how Americans gave and what kinds of causes donors supported. Measured as whole, the nonprofit community should … [Read more...] about U.S. Giving in 2013 Rose Significantly but Challenges Persist