By Robert I. Evans
Charitable giving in the United States in 2017 reached a record high of more than $410 billion, according to Giving USA, the major annual report that closely follows trends and actual philanthropic activities across the U.S. Released today, the report … [Read more...] about U.S. Charitable Giving Reached All-Time High in 2017:
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U.S. Charitable Giving Reached All-Time High in 2017:
Giving USA 2018: Americans Gave $410.02 Billion to Charity in 2017, a 5.2% Increase
Crossing the $400 billion mark for the first time, the stock market and favorable economic conditions helped drive solid growth in contributions across the board Powered by a booming stock market and a strong economy, charitable giving by American individuals, bequests, … [Read more...] about Giving USA 2018: Americans Gave $410.02 Billion to Charity in 2017, a 5.2% Increase
U.S. Giving Reaches New Highs Again, Showing Unprecedented Increases & Unparalleled Generosity
By Robert I. Evans Charitable giving by U.S. donors reached $390.05 billion in 2016, reflecting another 2.7% increase over 2015’s extraordinary levels, according to Giving USA, the longest running and most accurate report on philanthropy in America, as it released its 62nd a … [Read more...] about U.S. Giving Reaches New Highs Again, Showing Unprecedented Increases & Unparalleled Generosity
Giving USA 2017: By the Numbers
American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations contributed an estimated $390.05 billion to U.S. charities in 2016, according to Giving USA 2017: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2016, released today. Total giving rose 2.7 percent in current dollars … [Read more...] about Giving USA 2017: By the Numbers
Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Trends that Are Shaping Philanthropy Today
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