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How do you build momentum for philanthropy and alumni engagement? 📈 For SD Mines CARA, it started with the right leadership and a smart campaign strategy. CEO Marc Vaillancourt shares how partnering with us helped set the stage for long-term success: benefactorgroup.com/sd-mines-cara-….

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Change can be challenging—and also full of opportunity. For Lima Community Foundation, a leadership transition became a moment of clarity and growth. 📷 Read the full story: benefactorgroup.com/lima-community….

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A leadership transition is more than a challenge—it’s a pivotal opportunity. Use this checklist to align your board, clarify priorities, and begin your executive search with purpose. ✅ Start shaping your organization’s future: benefactorgroup.com/leadership-tra….

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Sometimes, leadership journeys come full circle. Years after helping IBH Addiction Recovery find a transformative leader, Benefactor Group was honored to be called back by that very same leader. 📖Discover the story: benefactorgroup.com/ibh-addiction-….

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A strategic plan is only as strong as the metrics behind it. In this article, Benefactor Group Senior Consultant Kaitlyn Kendall-Sperry shares why weaving success measures into your plan isn’t just smart—it’s essential. 🔗Read more: benefactorgroup.com/why-measuremen….

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As part of our 25 Stories of Impact series, Vice President Adam Fazio dives into how we have connected nonprofits with leaders who truly align with their mission—helping organizations thrive through pivotal moments. 🔗Read here: benefactorgroup.com/connecting-tal….

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For years, we have partnered with The Ohio State University to nurture the next generation of leaders. Senior Consultant Megan Simmons sat down with our current intern, Tim Starets Akhilesh, to talk about her journey and dreams for the future.🌟 benefactorgroup.com/from-interns-t…

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Just released! 📢 Today marks the 2025 release of Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy. 🔗 Click to explore Benefactor Group’s Giving USA infographic and learn how generosity thrives when the conditions are right: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is here! 📢 This year’s theme, “Fair Conditions for Giving,” reflects a key finding: giving increased by 6.3% to $592.5B in current dollars—the highest annual growth since 2021. 📈 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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In 2024, Individuals continued to lead, contributing 66% of total giving. Foundations followed at 19%, with Corporations and Bequests rounding out the rest. 📊 🔗 Click to explore more: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

In 2024, Individuals continued to lead, contributing 66% of total giving. Foundations followed at 19%, with Corporations and Bequests rounding out the rest. 📊

🔗 Click to explore more: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.
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In current dollars, giving in 2024 increased for every philanthropic sector. In inflation-adjusted dollars, giving to Religion decreased. Public-Society Benefit, International Affairs, and Education led with double-digit increases. 📈 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/

In current dollars, giving in 2024 increased for every philanthropic sector. In inflation-adjusted dollars, giving to Religion decreased. Public-Society Benefit, International Affairs, and Education led with double-digit increases. 📈

🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/
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It’s a good time to invest in monthly giving. Monthly and recurring gifts accounted for 31% of online revenue in 2024, up 5%. By contrast, one-time gifts did not increase. 🔁 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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Positive economic factors encourage campaign donors to make multi-year pledges. With uncertain conditions, tactics such as a non-binding “intent to give” are preferred. 🌦️ 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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$18T will flow from estates to causes in the next 20+ years. Nonprofits will be wise to place these windfalls into endowment. If the full amount were endowed, the annual draw would exceed all giving in 2024.💰 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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In Whac-A-Mole, the moles always win. 🎯They are relentless, resilient, impossible to ignore. Nonprofit leaders face a similar game with recent proposed legislation. Explore how policy shifts will impact the sector and how you can respond. 🔗 benefactorgroup.com/the-moles-alwa…

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Nonprofit staffing challenges continue. In 2024, nearly 3 out of 4 nonprofits had vacancies. Not surprisingly, 3 out of 10 reported longer waits for services. 💼 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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Mid-level donors demonstrate deep loyalty to their favorite causes. Among donors who gave between $1,000 and $9,999 to a single organization, 89% were likely to give again in the next 12 months. 🐄🌪️ 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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Nonprofits believe AI can boost productivity, but use varies. Larger nonprofits adopt AI at twice the rate of smaller organizations. Top uses include grant writing, fundraising, marketing, and donor engagement. 🖥️⚙️ 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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In 2024, the estimated worth of a volunteer hour climbed to $34.79, reminding us that time is one of the most valuable gifts a supporter can offer. 🤝 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.

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Growing gaps in wealth are reflected in giving. The top 50 donors gave $16.2B in 2024, up from $11.9B. 📈 At the same time, gifts from micro donors, small donors, and mid-size donors declined by 8.9%, 4.3%, and 0.7%, respectively. 📉 🔗 Click to explore: benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2025/.