Demographic Trends Show Worrisome Signs for Fundraising and Volunteerism
A report from the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute flashes some ominous signals for charities.
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Based on the book by Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson, the Hollywood film, produced by Jeff Skoll’s Participant Media, will be out in theaters nationwide in January. Michael B. Jordan plays Stevenson in the film, which also features Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson.
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51% of Americans Plan to Donate Before the End of the Year, Poll Finds
A survey commissioned by the University of San Diego also found that 59 percent of Americans say they will give about the same amount this year as in 2018, and about 30 percent said they will contribute more.
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Nonprofit Leaders Express Worries Over Tax Law and Possible Recession
A survey conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy found that very few nonprofits have talked to grant makers that support them about the impact of the downturn — but many more would welcome that conversation.
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55% of Young Adults Have Never Heard of Giving Tuesday
Only 16 percent of those who have heard of it give annually during the event, according to a Y survey.
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Local Economy Is Top Driver of Decisions at Smaller Foundations
A survey from Exponent Philanthropy also found that natural disasters and the political climate were not important decision-making factors for most leaders of foundations with few staff members.
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Nonprofits Spent $504 Million on Disaster Relief in 2017, Report Says
The report, from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid about spending in 2017, found that only 4 percent was allocated for preparedness, resilience, risk reduction.
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Giving to Charity Creates Sustained Happiness
People’s happiness with almost anything diminishes over time as they become accustomed to it — the type of food they eat or their income level, for example. But there’s something different about giving: The warm glow lasts.
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Demographic Trends Push Giving Down Among Young People
In particular, giving and volunteering rates among young college graduate have been falling in recent years, driven in part by social and demographic trends that point to continued declines, according to a new report.
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68% of Voters Favor Political Candidates Who Would Help Charities
The study, by Independent Sector, also found that 75 percent of voters favor new rules that would make it harder for politicians to misuse charities “to avoid disclosure and rules on campaign-finance limits.”
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