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Item Creating Change through Engaging Families in Philanthropy(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2024) Indiana University Lilly Family School of PhilanthropyGiven the ever-changing social, cultural, religious, and philanthropic landscapes, families are increasingly crucial transmitters of their values and philanthropic engagement to next generation(s). Philanthropy can unite and strengthen multiple generations of a family through a shared vision and commitment to the common good. This fact sheet explores factors that influence people to give, family dynamics, and research around how birth order affects parental giving and how attitudes about money shape conversations around philanthropy. It also shares practical, how-to prompts to begin conversations around philanthropy in families.Item Gender Matters in Philanthropy(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2024) Indiana University Lilly Family School of PhilanthropySince 2010, research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has shown consistently that women and men have different motivations for giving and patterns of giving, One is not better than the other. They are simply different. Much of the intergenerational transfer of wealth, estimated at $84 trillion by 2045, will go to women. This fact sheet highlights some of the research, offers questions to reflect on, and provides examples of potential steps readers might consider to leverage their giving.Item Next Gen Philanthropy: A New Golden Age of Giving?(2024) Indiana University Lilly Family School of PhilanthropyGenX and Millennials, who represent 41.3% of the U.S. population, approach philanthropy differently from their parents and grandparents. Understanding the motivations of Next Gen philanthropists and their giving strategies will help families, practitioners, and Next Gen individuals themselves better leverage their interests, knowledge, and energy to address society’s pressing issues. This fact sheet highlights research around Next Gen philanthropy and examples of potential steps readers might consider to engage all generations in family philanthropy.Item My Giving Plan(Indiana Universiity Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2024) Indiana University Lilly Family School of PhilanthropyA giving plan combines values, motivations for giving, and a practical path in one document to assist donors in aligning their giving with their values. Giving plans can help donors become more intentional and strategic in their giving, ultimately leading to more joy and fulfillment in their philanthropy. Included here is one template for a giving plan.Item Do Donor-Advised Funds Respond to Nonprofit Financial Distress? Insights from the 2022 Economic Slowdown(Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2025) Bergdoll, Jon; Ackerman, Jacqueline; Mofawaz, MohannadItem Infographic: The Next Generation of Philanthropy(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2025)Item The Next Generation of Philanthropy(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2025)There is growing interest in understanding how Generation Z (also referred to as Gen Z) and Millennials will reshape the future philanthropic landscape. Often referred to as the next generation of donors, their story is still being written. Nonetheless, we already know that this unique group of young donors is influencing the sector in discernible ways. The Next Generation of Philanthropy report takes a close look at how the next generation approaches giving differently than the generations that came before them. The analysis provided for this study was derived using the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy Panel Study, a module of the University of Michigan’s Panel Study of Income Dynamics, which has been tracking households since 2000. By following the same households over time, this longitudinal approach provides unique insights into changes in giving behavior by individuals and within households and families. This study shows that profound generational differences exist in giving to religious and secular causes. Collection of the Philanthropy Panel Study data within the Panel Study on Income Dynamics was begun in 2001 with funding from the Atlantic Philanthropies, with continuing waves funded by partnering donors; recent institutional donors include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund, Givelify Foundation, Google. Org Charitable Giving Fund, and the John Templeton Foundation.Item Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2023 (Infographic)(Giving USA Foundation, 2024-06) School of Philanthropy, Indiana University Lilly FamilyAmericans gave an estimated $557.16 billion to U.S. charities in 2023, according to Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2023 just released by Giving USA Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.Item The Philanthropy Outlook 2024-2025 Report(Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2024-03) School of Philanthropy, Indiana University Lilly FamilyThe Philanthropy Outlook provides nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, scholars, and practitioners with critical information about the charitable giving environment in 2024 and 2025. This includes projected philanthropic contributions by all four sources of giving (individuals/households, foundations, bequests, and corporations). While some reports contain anecdotal predictions for charitable giving, The Philanthropy Outlook provides empirical data produced through rigorous analysis that fundraisers and nonprofits can use to develop effective strategies for their organizations in the coming years. This edition of The Philanthropy Outlook projects giving for the years 2024 and 2025. 1 The last few years have been characterized by a highly unusual combination of circumstances, including the COVID pandemic, the movement for racial justice, large fluctuations in the stock market, and high inflation rates. To forecast charitable giving in this complex landscape, we tested nineteen unique variables to find the combination that had the greatest predictive accuracy for the next two years. In addition to the forecast for charitable giving growth rates, the report contributes to an understanding of the economic variables that are likely to shape giving in the near future.Item American Jewish Philanthropy: Overview of Research between 2000 and 2020(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2023-09) Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana UniversityThis article provides an overview of research on American Jewish philanthropy since 2000. We describe how this field is being studied and call attention to gaps in existing scholarship. The review sheds light on an important philanthropic community and reveals the difficulty of defining American Jewish philanthropy and studying its giving patterns. We show that several areas of Jewish philanthropy remain understudied, including the scope and trends of giving, changes in organized Jewish giving, generational succession sustaining Jewish philanthropy, and the growing importance of donor-advised funds. The review provides an up-to-date collection of sources beneficial to scholars who research nonprofit organizations and philanthropy and are interested in studying Jewish philanthropy and suggests several paths for future research.
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