Beyond the Headlines: What Giving USA 2025 Means for You

Posted , by Elizabeth Vana, CFRE. Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Donor Advised Funds, Donor Prospects, Donors, Federal Funding Uncertainty, Fundraising, Funds and Funders, Gift Solicitation, Giving USA, Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy Research & Events.

The Giving USA 2025 Data Is In — Now What? The newly released Giving USA 2025: Annual Report on Philanthropy shows that charitable giving in 2024 reached $592.5 billion — a 6.3% increase in current dollars and a 3.3% increase when adjusted for inflation. A strong stock market and steady economy fueled growth, with nearly every recipient sector seeing… Read more »

Webinar: Giving USA 2025 – Trends to Watch, Moves to Make

Posted , by Elizabeth Vana, Client Coordinator. Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Donors, Federal Funding Uncertainty, Fundraising, Giving USA, Philanthropy Research & Events, Webinars and Videos.

Free Webinar: Giving USA 2025 – Trends to Watch, Moves to Make   The philanthropic landscape is undergoing rapid change. The release of Giving USA 2025 provides fresh insights into donor behavior and giving trends — but this year, it arrives against the backdrop of significant policy shifts and growing economic uncertainty that are reshaping… Read more »

Is It the End of Philanthropy As We Know It?

Posted , by . Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Federal Funding Uncertainty, Fundraising, Major Donors, Philanthropy Research & Events.

Change Is the Only Constant: Prepare for the Future of Philanthropy By Wendy McGrady President and Chief Operating Officer The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is famous for noting that the only constant in life is change, saying “you cannot step twice in the same river.” Over 2,000 years later, this concept remains relevant—especially for the nonprofit sector… Read more »

The Curtis Group Hosts Town Hall on How Nonprofits are Adapting to Government Funding Changes

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President. Topic: Federal Funding Uncertainty, Fundraising, Government, Philanthropy Research & Events.

How Nonprofits are Adapting to Government Funding Challenges By Keith Curtis President, The Curtis Group As we all navigate a period of uncertainty shaped by executive orders, federal funding freezes, shifting priorities, stock market volatility, inflation, and the unpredictable ripples from this and so much more, we want to provide a space for nonprofits to unite,… Read more »

Accelerate Into the Curve: Fundraising Boldly in Uncertain Times

Posted , by Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Federal Funding Uncertainty, Fundraising, Government, National Research Collaborative, Philanthropy Research & Events.

Accelerate Into the Curve: Fundraising Boldly in Uncertain Times By Wendy McGrady Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer As a new driver, the idea of accelerating into a curve was counterintuitive, even scary. Our instinct is to hit the brakes. Now, as veteran drivers, we know that the key to staying in control is to accelerate… Read more »

Ensuring Equity in Philanthropy

Posted , by Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Topic: Fundraising, Government, Higher Education, Philanthropy Research & Events.

The Potential Impact of the Affirmative Action Supreme Court Decision     By Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Whatever your opinion on the recent Affirmative Action Supreme Court decision, it is impossible to ignore it’s potential impact on philanthropy. I recently returned from the Giving Institute Summer Symposium where I had… Read more »

Are You Eligible for Community Project Funding/Earmarks?

Posted , by Hilary Fulp, Senior Consultant. Topic: Development Plan, Fundraising, Government, Philanthropy Research & Events.

Are You Eligible for Community Project Funding/Earmarks?  By Hilary Fulp, Senior Consultant The U.S. House of Representatives recently released guidance on Community Project Funding (also called earmarks) for FY24. With the constantly changing political landscape, our goal is to provide you with a brief overview of where things stand with earmarks as well as what you… Read more »

What Could a Potential Recession Mean for Giving?

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President & Founder. Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Donors, Fundraising, Giving USA, High-Net-Worth Individuals.

What Could a Potential Recession Mean for Giving?  I recently had the opportunity to publish an opinion piece for The Virginian-Pilot as a follow-up to my recent presentations on results of Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. Check out the full article here. The article discussed my passion for the Giving USA… Read more »