"The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of oneself to others." -Pierre Teihard de Chardin
You Need Giving USA 2010
Want to know more? If your work involves:
- Advising donors
- Fundraising for nonprofits
- Researching charitable giving in the United States
- Providing access to material about how much Americans donate to charity
Then you need Giving USA 2010!
The only source of data about charitable giving that estimates how much was given by four different types of donors – individuals, foundations, estates (bequests) and corporations – Giving USA also reports on estimated contributions for 10 different types of charities. These donations reflect the priorities and values of Americans who support non-profits.
With 40 years’ worth of trend information, Giving USA 2010 provides a broad national picture of changes in funding patterns over time. It identifies emerging challenges and trends and includes images, graphs, and data to help you engage your board and volunteers more effectively. For more than 50 years, Giving USA has been used by non-profits, consultants, fundraisers, donors, and foundations to plan strategies and look for opportunities. Financial advisors use the information contained in Giving USA to help clients make informed funding decisions.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can provide a free executive summary-it is available for download here.
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