Research, Data, Reports

2022 Annual Charitable Gift Report
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August, 2022
This report assesses the philanthropic landscape, levels of giving over the past five years, and donor behavior to provide insights, context, and benchmarks. The report contains analytics and observations on the charitable gift annuity (CGA) and charitable remainder trust (CRT) activity during the calendar year 2021 for 101 nonprofit organizations and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund.
New Survey Report: Global Trends and Strategic Time Horizons in Philanthropy 2022
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August, 2022
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, with support from The University of Chicago, published its second biennial report, which is the only global survey of philanthropy that includes views not only on reasons for giving, but on causes, geographic flows of funding, giving timeframes, decision making, and next-generation involvement. The study included responses from 150 philanthropies from 30 countries. The report expands on RPA’s previous research in 2019 and 2020 to understand the factors that affect a philanthropy’s consideration in choosing the length of time for which it will remain active.
Landscape of Integrated Software for Community Foundations
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July, 2022
This report examines the complex workings of community foundations and provides insight on the best software that can steward the many types of relationships, finances, and activities these foundations take part in. It highlights the pros and cons of different approaches, how specific tools on the market today fit into these approaches, and how they do (or don’t) work together to provide the functionality foundations need.
Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations and Climate Change
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July, 2022
This report examines how CEOs of U.S.-based foundations and nonprofits perceive the issue of climate change and how it will affect their work. Though 60 percent of those surveyed believe climate change is an urgent problem, a relatively small percentage of foundation dollars go toward efforts to address these issues. The research reveals that leaders of climate-focused nonprofits and foundations see opportunity for philanthropy to engage more deeply with the issue of climate change. The report contains a list of resources for funders as well as snapshots of both climate foundation leaders’...
Stepping Up: Strategic Ultra-High-Net-Worth Philanthropy in Action
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July, 2022
The Center for Strategic Philanthropy explores and highlights several ways in which experienced philanthropists are putting their capital to work. Their latest report includes a series of case studies that provide concrete examples of what strategic philanthropy looks like in practice. The report also offers practical guidance and lessons learned from funders themselves.
Hurricane Dorian Relief Resources
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September, 2019
The United Philanthropy Forum has compiled a list of resources for relief efforts for Hurricane Dorian to support those who have been impacted. The page features information on how organizations can support short-term and long-term relief and recovery efforts, along with other resources on how philanthropy can best respond to disasters.

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