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What Americans Think About Nonprofits, Per New Study

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What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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Study: With Donor-Advised Funds, Unexpected Giving Leads Donors to Expand Their Philanthropy

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A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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Bank of America Study: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

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The Bank of America Private Bank and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University released the "2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy." The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020.

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Study: Nonprofit Sector’s Messaging Creates Confusion, But Better Stories Can Build Trust

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A new study found that one reason Americans don’t understand philanthropy is the sector’s own messaging, but better stories can build trust.

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New Study Shows Millennial Investors Drive Growth in Impact Investing

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According to a new study from Fidelity Charitable, impact investing is poised to become a mainstream practice. Combining their increasing share of wealth with their generation’s heightened focus on social change, 61% of Millennial investors say they currently participate in this form of philanthropy.

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Study: Indiana Membership Associations Facing Declines in Members, Demand for Services

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Roughly one-quarter of Indiana membership associations reported a drop in the number of members of their organizations, a recent study showed.

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Case Study Highlights Future of Philanthropy Depends on Next Gen Donor Learning

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Titled 'Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons for Effective Programs from Houston and the Field,' the report identifies core questions facing any next gen donor learning effort and offers practical guidance for tackling each question.