Trends In Total U.S. Giving 1972-2012 (In Billions of Dollars)

National Trend in Meeting Fundraising Goal 2010-2013

Source: Nonprofit Research Collaborative

1%

32%

67%

Bottom Ten StatesTotal Assets

Remaining StatesTotal Assets

Top Ten States TotalAssets

The Philanthropic Divide

Source: Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits

Vermonters’ monetary contributions are 24% less than the national average

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

$4,500

$5,000

United States

Vermont

Source: IRS Tax Data , National Center for Charitable Statistics

One of the most touching donations at the Phish concert was a bag of change, presented to Foundation staff by seven-year-old Talia.

Photo courtesy of Talia’s family

Why Do People Give?

Source: Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

What Can Individuals Do? • Give!

• Leave a bequest

• Volunteer time

• Share ideas, enthusiasm, expertise

• Bring people together to give

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