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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Religious institutions, universities, and healthcare charities tend to receive substantial contributions from this generation. Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. Having lived through significant historical events, many Boomers feel a sense of responsibility to give back to society.

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Social Trends for 2024

Media Cause

The 2010s and even early 2020s were focused on girlbossing, “aspirational” content from influencers traveling the world and doing a lot cooler things than we’re probably doing, and being #ThatGirl —someone who hustles, focuses on their wellness, and employs daily acts of rigorous self-care. But this isn’t the trend anymore.

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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

However, their philanthropic gestures are executed with millions, if not billions, of dollars that move global markets and spur governments to action. For example, pledgers Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have taken advantage of DAFs, helping make Silicon Valley Community Foundation one of the 10 largest foundations in the U.S.

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Why Every Organization Should Make Sustainability Part of its Mission

Saleforce Nonprofit

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. University of Massachusetts Amherst. From nonprofits like 350.org

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An Uncommon Year for Giving: GivingUSA Data [WEBINAR]

Top Nonprofits

Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both. Benefactor Group is currently working with arts, culture, and educational institutions; human service organizations; the faith community; and others working to improve the quality of life.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Our latest Impact Lab cohort on climate justice built an open-source tool for climate community-based organizations to access grant funding more seamlessly with the Grants Content Kit.

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Storymakers 2014 Winners — A Global Success

Tech Soup

But what remains constant underneath all the change in this digital age is the steady pulse of community storytelling. Sharing stories is arguably the most ancient and long-lasting way of engaging and influencing emotions, values, judgments, and imaginations. We were blown away by the global participation in this year's campaign.

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