Philanthropic Trends

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The philanthropic landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by broader economic, social, and cultural forces, as well as by fiscal policy. This page features timely research and insights on fundraising performance, everyday giving habits, volunteerism, and the future of philanthropy.

Resources include data on recent giving trends, studies exploring how to strengthen civic engagement and generosity, and research on how changing conditions are influencing donor behavior and the next generation of philanthropic leadership.

Resources

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project provides quarterly reports on giving trends, including the very recent release of a report summarizing activity for calendar year 2024 giving.

The Generosity Commission studies giving, volunteering, and civil society participation, and provides research and insights about how to better support and enable everyday giving.

The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offers research on timely topics, including recent reports on giving in uncertain times and the next generation of philanthropy.