Browsing by Author "Houston, Peter"

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    Charitable Crowdfunding: Who Gives, to What, and Why?
    (2021-03-31) Osili, Una; Bergdoll, Jon; Pactor, Andrea; Ackerman, Jacqueline; Houston, Peter
    The growth of online giving signals a promising future for crowdfunding and offers donors another avenue for their generosity. This report provides details about how crowdfunding fits within the philanthropic landscape, who crowdfunding donors are, their motivations for using this giving vehicle, how they differ from typical charitable donors, the kinds of causes they support, and both donor and non-donor perceptions of this giving vehicle. Additionally, results from survey questions about charitable behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and national reckoning on social and racial justice enhance the report.
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    Understanding Philanthropy in Times of Crisis: The Role of Giving Back During COVID-19
    (2021-11-03) Paarlberg, Afshan; Bergdoll, Jon; Houston, Peter; Kou, Xiaonan
    For individuals, corporations, and nonprofit institutions, the long-term effects of the pandemic are still unfolding. However, by examining the pandemic’s short- and mid-term effects, this report provides vital information to donors and nonprofits for planning and adaptation.