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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025
Our 2025 Trends report examines topics including collective giving, nonprofit lobbying, limited-life philanthropy, giving days, the future of volunteering, social justice, nonprofit workplace wellness, and more!
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The Nonprofit Workforce is in Crisis
The Nonprofit Workforce is in Crisis
More organizations and communities are experimenting with innovative programs and strategies for managing the nonprofit workplace wellness crisis, but skepticism remains as to whether or not our field will finally make progress against burnout.
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The Movement to Fund Democracy is Learning Important Lessons
The Movement to Fund Democracy is Learning Important Lessons
Since the 2016 election, billions of dollars have been invested in areas like voting rights, fair elections, and civil discourse. But challenges like inequitable access to civic resources and a "boom-and-bust" funding cycle persist.
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Evolution and Challenges of Social Justice Philanthropy in a Polarized Era
Evolution and Challenges of Social Justice Philanthropy in a Polarized Era
As organizations grapple with the pressures of polarization and social justice backlash, marginalized communities risk losing essential support systems — and what progress we have been able to make in the first half of this decade.
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Increasing Efforts to Address the Health Professional Shortage
Increasing Efforts to Address the Health Professional Shortage
The U.S. is facing a national shortage of healthcare workers driven by post-pandemic burnout among professionals, growing demands for services from an aging population, rising education costs, and more.
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What Does the Future of Volunteering Look Like?
What Does the Future of Volunteering Look Like?
Volunteer programs remain underfunded and undervalued, despite evidence linking them to broader philanthropic participation. Nonprofits and funders must invest in new approaches and rethink opportunities to fit the needs of new generations.
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With Unique Approaches and Millions Raised, Giving Days Grow Up
With Unique Approaches and Millions Raised, Giving Days Grow Up
GivingTuesday has helped to spur a wave of organization-specific giving days that leverage the familiarity and model of the 24-hour digital event to build community and drive donations from first-time and repeat donors alike.
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America’s Population is Rapidly Aging. Can Philanthropy Keep Up?
America’s Population is Rapidly Aging. Can Philanthropy Keep Up?
By 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time. As aging issues gain prominence in public policy and philanthropy, stakeholders must embrace innovative approaches to ensure equitable and sustainable support for an aging nation.
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Tax “Cliff” in 2025 Could Mean Major Change for Philanthropy and Nonprofits
Tax “Cliff” in 2025 Could Mean Major Change for Philanthropy and Nonprofits
The charitable sector stands at a crossroads as the tax code’s impending 2025 overhaul promises sweeping changes. As lawmakers prepare, the philanthropic community must decide how to engage — or risk being left behind.
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More Foundations Opt for Planned Lifespans and Spend-Down Strategies
More Foundations Opt for Planned Lifespans and Spend-Down Strategies
An increasing number of philanthropic families and foundations are choosing a spend-down, or limited-life, approach to their giving, and lessons and legacies are already beginning to emerge.
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Wed February 12
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025 Webinar
FREE! Join a panel of national field experts for a conversation about emerging sector trends and how they will affect your work in 2025.
2:00 pm
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Wed February 19
Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking
This two-day, virtual course from The Grantmaking School is designed to challenge grantmakers to learn as much about the grantee organization, program, and community as possible so that opportunities to build capacity and partnerships are recognized and supported.
12:30 pm
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Wed February 26
Philanthropy's Quest for Equity: Past. Present. Future.
This interactive program presents a historical timeline to describe and examine milestones in the history of American philanthropy, weaving perspectives to analyze modern philanthropy’s quest for equity as practice, process, and vision.
2:00 pm
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In the News
Sun February 2
For the First Time in History, Women Will Have Serious Philanthropic Power. Will They Choose to Use It?
Source: Ms. Magazine
Thu January 30
Nonprofits grappling with uncertainties under new administration
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Wed January 29
GVSU report reveals challenges, innovations for nonprofits in 2025
Source: Traverse City Record Eagle
Mon January 27
Gen Z is giving back — despite not having deep pockets. Why young people are driving donations to GoFundMe.
Source: Yahoo! Life