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Ep 215| Giving USA 2026 - The Fundraiser's Breakdown
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Giving hit a record high in 2025. What's underneath that number will shape your fundraising strategy for the next decade.
Americans gave $617 billion to charity in 2025, a record, and real growth even after inflation. Five of nine nonprofit categories hit all-time highs. The sector showed up!!
But the Giving USA 2026 report tells a more layered story. Jena Lynch and Britt Stockert dig into what's really shifting, and what it means for how nonprofits build donor relationships, plan for foundation funding, and think about legacy giving.
What You'll Learn
Why $617 billion is a…
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