This year, in the World Giving Index, the United States emerged as the most charitable country – with 72% of Americans reporting that they helped a stranger, 61% donated to a charity and 42% volunteered their time. But, as economic and societal shifts occur, that ranking may change. With the recent Giving USA 2024 report – the social sector’s annual report – Social Impact Architects once again partnered with Wise Resource Development to drill down on today’s giving trends and help your fundraising team make sense of them for future planning.

In the evolving landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), staying updated on legal developments is critical. In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in higher education, stating that these institutions can no longer use race as part of the decision-making criteria for admissions. While this move is specific to higher education, the potential implications for nonprofit practices and philanthropic initiatives are currently being tested in court.