The Philanthropy Outlook uses longitudinal data and macroeconomic trends to forecast changes in total giving, giving by source, and giving to three types of recipient nonprofits (education, health, and public-society benefit organizations) for the next two years. This report is researched and written by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in partnership with Marts &… Read more »
Research
Research and trends in philanthropy: Gratitude and saying ‘thank you’
In the final post of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, Dr. Patrick Dwyer shares his research about gratitude and implications for nonprofits. “Thank you.” Two simple words that can convey a lot of meaning. For nonprofit practitioners, it’s essential to thank many people. Thank your donors (institutional and individual),… Read more »
Research and trends in philanthropy: NextGen donors
In the third of a five-part series this week about trends and research in philanthropy, we look inside the myth that NextGen donors aren’t engaged, and discuss how you can engage the next generation of donors. While the media may categorize millennials as “lazy and entitled narcissists” and research shows that narcissism amongst young people… Read more »
Research and trends in philanthropy: What are facts?
This is the first in a five-part series this week about research and recent trends in philanthropy. Check back every day this week for a new post. What are facts? According to Merriam Webster, a fact is something that has actual existence or a piece of information presented as having objective reality. Fairly simple, right?… Read more »
Changing donor motivations over time
Changing motivations for giving mean changing fundraising strategy. We addressed motivations for giving in a previous blog post, but how have those motivations changed over time? Dr. Sara Konrath, associate professor of philanthropic studies, and Virginia Clark, assistant secretary emerita for advancement at the Smithsonian Institution and Of Counsel for Marts & Lundy, Inc.,… Read more »