Report // 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2019
Anticipate and embrace what’s next.
Giving in the United States topped $400 billion in 2018. Countless community and national organizations are benefiting from a surge in public interest and a growing conviction that renewing our democracy will require that we work together. The entire ecosystem of philanthropy — nonprofits, foundations, donors, and volunteers — is rallying to the cause of civil society and cross-sector collaboration.
Yet, the challenges we face are formidable. They require concrete, data-driven strategies and a willingness to experiment, evaluate, and adjust. They require that we keep moving forward. We identified 11 trends for 2019 to help you anticipate and embrace what’s next.