GITNUXREPORT 2026

Fundraising Statistics

The blog post shows fundraising is increasingly digital, diverse, and driven by high engagement platforms.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Corporate matching programs engaged 65% of employee donors in 2023, avg match $500

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Fortune 500 companies donated $20 billion in 2022, with 75% via employee matching

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Employee giving campaigns raised $2.5 billion through United Way partnerships in 2023

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Tech sector led corporate giving at $5.8 billion in 2022, Google #1 at $1.2B

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Cause-marketing partnerships generated $1.9 billion for brands and causes in 2023

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Sponsorships for nonprofit events totaled $4.2 billion in 2022, sports events 35%

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In-kind donations from corps valued at $10 billion in 2023, food/agri leading at 28%

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Volunteer grants programs paid out $800 million in 2022 for employee service hours

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ESG-driven giving rose 22% to $3.1 billion in 2023 from financial firms

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Product redemption fundraisers like Disney's VoluntEARS raised $150 million in 2022

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B Corp certified companies donated 2x industry avg, $450M total 2023

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Retailers' round-up campaigns at checkout collected $650 million in 2022 holidays

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Energy sector philanthropy hit $2.2 billion in 2023, 40% to environment despite irony

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Pharma companies gave $1.4 billion in 2022, patient assistance programs 55%

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Percent of payroll giving averaged 1.2% in participating firms 2023

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Foundation arms of corps distributed $18 billion in 2022, family foundations 60%

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DEI initiative funding from corps reached $9 billion in 2023, training programs 45%

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Automotive sponsorships for races raised $1.1 billion for safety causes 2022

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Food industry product donations fed 50 million meals via corps in 2023, $2B value

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Insurance firms' grants totaled $1.8 billion in 2022 disaster relief focus

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Hospitality roundtables donated $500 million in staff meals/services 2023

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Venture capital firms' social impact investing hit $50 billion in 2022 funds

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Apparel brands' pink ribbon campaigns raised $500M for breast cancer since 1991, 2023 $60M

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Telecom employee matches doubled during Ukraine crisis to $100M in 2022

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Manufacturing PAC contributions to policy causes $300M in 2023 elections

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In 2023, global crowdfunding platforms raised over $34 billion, with equity crowdfunding accounting for 45% of that total primarily through platforms like Seedrs and Crowdcube

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US nonprofits saw a 12.5% increase in recurring online donations in 2022, totaling $4.2 billion via platforms like Donorbox and Classy

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During 2022 Black Friday-Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesdayOne raised $20 million in 24 hours from 150,000 donors using social media integrations

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Text-to-give campaigns in 2023 generated $1.8 billion for US causes, with average donation size of $25.47 per transaction via mGive and MobileCause

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Peer-to-peer fundraising via platforms like ExtraMile by GoFundMe raised $2.1 billion in 2022, with 72% of funds going to health-related causes

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Email fundraising open rates for nonprofits averaged 26.4% in 2023, leading to $1.5 billion in revenue with CTR of 2.8%

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Facebook fundraisers in 2022 mobilized 12 million donors raising $2.4 billion, with 60% from mobile users under 35 years old

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Crypto donations to nonprofits surged 200% in 2022 to $250 million, led by The Giving Block with Ethereum comprising 40%

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Livestream fundraising events in 2023 averaged $15,000 per event for mid-sized nonprofits using Streamlabs and Tiltify

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SEO-driven organic traffic to nonprofit donation pages increased 18% YoY in 2023, boosting conversions by 9.2%

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Mobile-optimized donation forms converted 3x better in 2023, with abandonment rates dropping to 45% from 67% in 2021

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Personalized SMS fundraising messages had 98% open rates in 2022, raising $450 million across 5,000 campaigns

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TikTok fundraisers reached 1.5 million users in 2023, generating $50 million for youth causes with viral challenges

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Google Ad Grants for nonprofits drove $1.2 billion in free traffic value in 2022, with 25% conversion to donations

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VR fundraising experiences piloted in 2023 raised 40% more per donor via immersive charity walks on Oculus

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Chatbot-driven donation flows on nonprofit sites increased completion rates by 35% in 2023, averaging $150k/month

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Instagram Live fundraisers in 2022 collected $800 million globally, with fashion NGOs leading at 22% share

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NFT charity sales peaked at $30 million in 2022 via platforms like OpenSea Charity, with 85% proceeds to climate causes

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LinkedIn fundraising tools for B2B causes raised $1.1 billion in 2023 from 500,000 professionals

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YouTube Super Thanks features enabled $200 million in fan donations to creators' charities in 2023

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Podcast sponsorship-to-donation funnels converted 15% of listeners in 2023, raising $75 million via Acast

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AR filters for Snapchat fundraisers engaged 20 million users in 2022, generating $40 million for AR filters

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WhatsApp donation stickers in Brazil raised R$500 million ($100M USD) in 2023 for disaster relief

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Twitch charity streams totaled 150 million hours watched in 2022, raising $175 million via Bits and Subs

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Pinterest fundraising pins drove $30 million in 2023 pledger commitments for visual causes like arts

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Twitter (X) tipping jars for nonprofits collected $50 million in 2022 from micro-donations under $5

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Reddit Gifts for Good program matched $10 million in donations in 2023 via community upvotes

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Discord server boosts funded $15 million in nonprofit servers in 2023 through Nitro subscriptions

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Clubhouse audio rooms for fundraising peaked at $8 million in 2022 drop-in donations

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28% of US donors in 2022 were aged 18-34, contributing 15% of total giving at higher per capita rates

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Women comprised 52% of high-value donors ($10k+) in 2023, giving 1.8x more to education causes

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Boomers (55+) provided 40% of itemized deductions in 2022, averaging $8,200 per filer

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Hispanic donors grew 25% in participation from 2020-2023, favoring health orgs at 35% share

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65% of millennial donors prefer monthly giving, pledging 22% more over lifetime value

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African American giving rates hit 55% household participation in 2022, up 10% YoY

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Rural donors averaged $1,200 annual gifts in 2023 vs $900 urban, focused on faith-based 48%

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LGBTQ+ donors gave 30% more to advocacy groups, 72% under 40 years old in 2022 surveys

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42% of Gen Z (1997-2012) donated in 2023, influenced by social media at 88% rate

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Married couples donated 2.5x single filers in 2022, $5,400 average deduction

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Veterans comprised 12% of major donors, prioritizing military causes at 65% allocation

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College-educated donors gave 4x non-grads, $2,800 avg in 2023 household data

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Low-income households (<$50k) donated 4.2% of income in 2022 vs 1.8% high-income

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Asian American donors rose to 8% of total giving in 2023, STEM causes 40%

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Empty-nesters (55-64) increased giving by 15% post-retirement in 2022

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Self-employed donors averaged $3,500 gifts, 30% to business-aligned causes

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55% of female donors volunteer alongside giving, boosting retention 25%

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Urban millennials donated 18% more during crises like COVID, 2020-2023 data

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Retirees over 70 gave 50% to family foundations, $10k+ avg in 2022

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First-time donors in 2023 were 68% under 30, acquired via digital channels

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Households with children donated 28% more to youth causes, $1,100 avg 2022

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Retention rates for donors averaged 45% in 2023, down from 50% pre-COVID

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ROI on digital campaigns hit 400% average for top nonprofits in 2023

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Cost to raise $100 averaged $22 for mid-sized orgs in 2022 benchmarks

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Lifetime value of recurring donors 5x one-time givers, $2,500 vs $450 avg

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Events ROI 3:1 average in 2023, galas outperforming walks at 5:1

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Major gift officers closed 12 gifts avg/year at $150k each in 2023

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Email ROI 42:1 highest channel, $42 revenue per $1 spent 2022 data

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Acquisition cost $1.50 per new donor via digital in 2023, retention halves it

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Planned giving yields 10x ROI over 20 years, $1M corpus avg 2022

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Peer-to-peer ROI 4:1 with volunteer teams raising 3x solo efforts

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Direct mail ROI 5:1 for house lists, 1:1 for cold prospects 2023

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Social media ads CPA $25 avg for donations in 2022, conversions 2.5%

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Board member solicitation success 75% vs staff 45% in 2023 surveys

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Segmentation boosts response 30%, personalized appeals 50% uplift

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Multi-channel campaigns ROI 6:1 vs single 2.5:1 in 2022 tests

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Lapsed donor reactivation ROI 8:1 cheaper than new acquisition

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Video storytelling increased donations 25% avg in A/B tests 2023

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Thank-you speed under 48hrs lifts retention 25% to 55% rates

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Legacy gift conversion 20% from cultivated prospects over 5 years

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Corporate partnership ROI 10:1 including PR value multipliers

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Mobile giving conversion 12% vs desktop 8% in 2023 funnels

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A/B testing adoption raised avg campaign ROI 35% for users 2022

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Volunteer-led appeals ROI infinite as zero cost base, 2x staff rates

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Gala auctions raised $1.2 billion for US nonprofits in 2022, with live events averaging $250,000 per gala via platforms like OneCause

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Walkathon events generated 15% of grassroots funds in 2023, with average team raising $12,500 via pledges

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Direct mail campaigns still yielded $3.8 billion in 2022 for large nonprofits, with 4.5% response rate

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Telethon-style phone-a-thons raised $900 million in 2023, with scripts boosting pledge rates by 22%

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Car washes as fundraisers netted $5,000 average for schools in 2022 summer campaigns across 10,000 events

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Bake sales contributed $150 million annually to PTAs, with top events clearing $2,500 per day

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Raffles and sweepstakes generated $2.1 billion in 2022, compliant with state laws averaging 25% profit margins

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Golf charity outings raised $1.5 billion in 2023, with foursomes paying $1,200 entry and sponsorships adding 60%

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Yard sales for nonprofits cleared $800 average per event in 2022, with 40% from clothing donations

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Talent shows raised $3,000 median for community groups in 2023, ticket sales at $15/head

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50/50 raffles at sports events netted $50,000 average for teams in 2022 seasons

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Holiday wreath sales by scouts raised $20 million in 2022 holiday season, $45 per wreath average

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Carnival booths generated $10,000 per festival for churches, with games yielding 70% margins

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Read-a-thon programs collected $100 million from schools in 2023, pledges at $0.25/page average

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Silent auctions at conferences averaged $45,000 in 2022, with bid increments of $100 driving 150% value

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Candy bar sales for sports teams raised $5 per bar, totaling $75 million annually across US high schools

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Dinner/dance galas had 65% attendance rate in 2023, table sales at $2,500 for 10 seats

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Penny wars in classrooms raised $1,000 average per school in 2022 spirit weeks

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Flower bulb sales netted $30 profit per $25 order for clubs, $12 million total in fall 2023

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Trivia nights averaged $4,500 net for nonprofits in 2023, 100 attendees at $20/team of 4

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Cookie dough sales raised $200 million for schools, $18/tub with 50% margin

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Fashion shows for boutiques raised $15,000 average, runway models donating time

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Pet wash days collected $2,000 per event for animal shelters in 2022, $20/dog average

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Art auctions featured 50 pieces averaging $1,200 sale price for galleries in 2023

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Bowl-a-thons scored $8,000 median for leagues, $50/lane sponsorships

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Luau parties raised $12,000 for Hawaiian-themed fundraisers, ticket at $75

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Magazine fundraisers sold 1 million subs in 2022 at $15/discounted issue

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Casino nights grossed $25,000 average with fake chips buy-in at $50

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Online giving grew 7.2% to $6 billion in US 2023 despite economic headwinds

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Total US charitable giving reached $557.16 billion in 2023, up 1.9% adjusted for inflation

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Foundations gave $103.5 billion in 2022, 8.2% increase led by bequests surge

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Religion sector received 27% of donations $150B in 2023, down from prior years

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Global philanthropy hit $1.3 trillion in 2022, Asia up 12% YoY

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Donor-advised funds grew to $230 billion assets in 2023, grants up 9%

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Bequests totaled $42.8 billion in 2022, 12% of total giving driven by stock market

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Human services orgs captured 13% of funds $72B amid inflation pressures 2023

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International giving fell 9.1% to $27.8B in 2022 due to Ukraine focus shift

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Arts/culture giving rose 7.8% to $16.4B in 2023 post-pandemic recovery

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Education donations hit $84.15B in 2023, higher ed 55% share steady

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Environment/animals sector up 6.4% to $14.78B amid climate urgency 2023

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Health orgs received $47.6B in 2022, hospitals 70% despite flat growth

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Public-society benefit giving $55.4B up 4.1% including civil rights focus

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UK donations reached £12.7 billion in 2023, 4% real terms growth

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Canada charitable giving $11.5B CAD in 2022, participation down to 19.3%

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India CSR spending hit ₹25,000 crore ($3B) in FY2023, education 40%

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Australia donations $13.3B AUD in 2023, trusts up 15% post-tax changes

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EU cross-border giving €50B in 2022, green transition 25% share

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China private philanthropy ¥200B RMB in 2023, tech billionaires 30%

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Africa total giving $1.5B USD equivalent 2022, mobile money 45% channel

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Brazil donations R$20B in 2023, disaster relief spike 200%

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Forget everything you think you know about fundraising, because the landscape is now a digital powerhouse where global crowdfunding platforms raised over $34 billion in 2023, recurring online donations are surging, and a single day of social media giving can mobilize $20 million from 150,000 donors.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, global crowdfunding platforms raised over $34 billion, with equity crowdfunding accounting for 45% of that total primarily through platforms like Seedrs and Crowdcube
US nonprofits saw a 12.5% increase in recurring online donations in 2022, totaling $4.2 billion via platforms like Donorbox and Classy
During 2022 Black Friday-Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesdayOne raised $20 million in 24 hours from 150,000 donors using social media integrations
Gala auctions raised $1.2 billion for US nonprofits in 2022, with live events averaging $250,000 per gala via platforms like OneCause
Walkathon events generated 15% of grassroots funds in 2023, with average team raising $12,500 via pledges
Direct mail campaigns still yielded $3.8 billion in 2022 for large nonprofits, with 4.5% response rate
28% of US donors in 2022 were aged 18-34, contributing 15% of total giving at higher per capita rates
Women comprised 52% of high-value donors ($10k+) in 2023, giving 1.8x more to education causes
Boomers (55+) provided 40% of itemized deductions in 2022, averaging $8,200 per filer
Corporate matching programs engaged 65% of employee donors in 2023, avg match $500
Fortune 500 companies donated $20 billion in 2022, with 75% via employee matching
Employee giving campaigns raised $2.5 billion through United Way partnerships in 2023
Online giving grew 7.2% to $6 billion in US 2023 despite economic headwinds
Total US charitable giving reached $557.16 billion in 2023, up 1.9% adjusted for inflation
Foundations gave $103.5 billion in 2022, 8.2% increase led by bequests surge

The blog post shows fundraising is increasingly digital, diverse, and driven by high engagement platforms.

Corporate Fundraising

Corporate matching programs engaged 65% of employee donors in 2023, avg match $500
Fortune 500 companies donated $20 billion in 2022, with 75% via employee matching
Employee giving campaigns raised $2.5 billion through United Way partnerships in 2023
Tech sector led corporate giving at $5.8 billion in 2022, Google #1 at $1.2B
Cause-marketing partnerships generated $1.9 billion for brands and causes in 2023
Sponsorships for nonprofit events totaled $4.2 billion in 2022, sports events 35%
In-kind donations from corps valued at $10 billion in 2023, food/agri leading at 28%
Volunteer grants programs paid out $800 million in 2022 for employee service hours
ESG-driven giving rose 22% to $3.1 billion in 2023 from financial firms
Product redemption fundraisers like Disney's VoluntEARS raised $150 million in 2022
B Corp certified companies donated 2x industry avg, $450M total 2023
Retailers' round-up campaigns at checkout collected $650 million in 2022 holidays
Energy sector philanthropy hit $2.2 billion in 2023, 40% to environment despite irony
Pharma companies gave $1.4 billion in 2022, patient assistance programs 55%
Percent of payroll giving averaged 1.2% in participating firms 2023
Foundation arms of corps distributed $18 billion in 2022, family foundations 60%
DEI initiative funding from corps reached $9 billion in 2023, training programs 45%
Automotive sponsorships for races raised $1.1 billion for safety causes 2022
Food industry product donations fed 50 million meals via corps in 2023, $2B value
Insurance firms' grants totaled $1.8 billion in 2022 disaster relief focus
Hospitality roundtables donated $500 million in staff meals/services 2023
Venture capital firms' social impact investing hit $50 billion in 2022 funds
Apparel brands' pink ribbon campaigns raised $500M for breast cancer since 1991, 2023 $60M
Telecom employee matches doubled during Ukraine crisis to $100M in 2022
Manufacturing PAC contributions to policy causes $300M in 2023 elections

Corporate Fundraising Interpretation

It seems corporate America has discovered that the secret to massive philanthropy is not a single magnanimous billionaire, but rather a legion of employees whose generosity is so contagious that even their employers feel compelled to double down on it.

Digital Fundraising

In 2023, global crowdfunding platforms raised over $34 billion, with equity crowdfunding accounting for 45% of that total primarily through platforms like Seedrs and Crowdcube
US nonprofits saw a 12.5% increase in recurring online donations in 2022, totaling $4.2 billion via platforms like Donorbox and Classy
During 2022 Black Friday-Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesdayOne raised $20 million in 24 hours from 150,000 donors using social media integrations
Text-to-give campaigns in 2023 generated $1.8 billion for US causes, with average donation size of $25.47 per transaction via mGive and MobileCause
Peer-to-peer fundraising via platforms like ExtraMile by GoFundMe raised $2.1 billion in 2022, with 72% of funds going to health-related causes
Email fundraising open rates for nonprofits averaged 26.4% in 2023, leading to $1.5 billion in revenue with CTR of 2.8%
Facebook fundraisers in 2022 mobilized 12 million donors raising $2.4 billion, with 60% from mobile users under 35 years old
Crypto donations to nonprofits surged 200% in 2022 to $250 million, led by The Giving Block with Ethereum comprising 40%
Livestream fundraising events in 2023 averaged $15,000 per event for mid-sized nonprofits using Streamlabs and Tiltify
SEO-driven organic traffic to nonprofit donation pages increased 18% YoY in 2023, boosting conversions by 9.2%
Mobile-optimized donation forms converted 3x better in 2023, with abandonment rates dropping to 45% from 67% in 2021
Personalized SMS fundraising messages had 98% open rates in 2022, raising $450 million across 5,000 campaigns
TikTok fundraisers reached 1.5 million users in 2023, generating $50 million for youth causes with viral challenges
Google Ad Grants for nonprofits drove $1.2 billion in free traffic value in 2022, with 25% conversion to donations
VR fundraising experiences piloted in 2023 raised 40% more per donor via immersive charity walks on Oculus
Chatbot-driven donation flows on nonprofit sites increased completion rates by 35% in 2023, averaging $150k/month
Instagram Live fundraisers in 2022 collected $800 million globally, with fashion NGOs leading at 22% share
NFT charity sales peaked at $30 million in 2022 via platforms like OpenSea Charity, with 85% proceeds to climate causes
LinkedIn fundraising tools for B2B causes raised $1.1 billion in 2023 from 500,000 professionals
YouTube Super Thanks features enabled $200 million in fan donations to creators' charities in 2023
Podcast sponsorship-to-donation funnels converted 15% of listeners in 2023, raising $75 million via Acast
AR filters for Snapchat fundraisers engaged 20 million users in 2022, generating $40 million for AR filters
WhatsApp donation stickers in Brazil raised R$500 million ($100M USD) in 2023 for disaster relief
Twitch charity streams totaled 150 million hours watched in 2022, raising $175 million via Bits and Subs
Pinterest fundraising pins drove $30 million in 2023 pledger commitments for visual causes like arts
Twitter (X) tipping jars for nonprofits collected $50 million in 2022 from micro-donations under $5
Reddit Gifts for Good program matched $10 million in donations in 2023 via community upvotes
Discord server boosts funded $15 million in nonprofit servers in 2023 through Nitro subscriptions
Clubhouse audio rooms for fundraising peaked at $8 million in 2022 drop-in donations

Digital Fundraising Interpretation

While the future of giving is being written in code across every platform imaginable, the story remains refreshingly human: we're willing to fund what moves us, but only if you make it laughably easy to do so.

Donor Demographics

28% of US donors in 2022 were aged 18-34, contributing 15% of total giving at higher per capita rates
Women comprised 52% of high-value donors ($10k+) in 2023, giving 1.8x more to education causes
Boomers (55+) provided 40% of itemized deductions in 2022, averaging $8,200 per filer
Hispanic donors grew 25% in participation from 2020-2023, favoring health orgs at 35% share
65% of millennial donors prefer monthly giving, pledging 22% more over lifetime value
African American giving rates hit 55% household participation in 2022, up 10% YoY
Rural donors averaged $1,200 annual gifts in 2023 vs $900 urban, focused on faith-based 48%
LGBTQ+ donors gave 30% more to advocacy groups, 72% under 40 years old in 2022 surveys
42% of Gen Z (1997-2012) donated in 2023, influenced by social media at 88% rate
Married couples donated 2.5x single filers in 2022, $5,400 average deduction
Veterans comprised 12% of major donors, prioritizing military causes at 65% allocation
College-educated donors gave 4x non-grads, $2,800 avg in 2023 household data
Low-income households (<$50k) donated 4.2% of income in 2022 vs 1.8% high-income
Asian American donors rose to 8% of total giving in 2023, STEM causes 40%
Empty-nesters (55-64) increased giving by 15% post-retirement in 2022
Self-employed donors averaged $3,500 gifts, 30% to business-aligned causes
55% of female donors volunteer alongside giving, boosting retention 25%
Urban millennials donated 18% more during crises like COVID, 2020-2023 data
Retirees over 70 gave 50% to family foundations, $10k+ avg in 2022
First-time donors in 2023 were 68% under 30, acquired via digital channels
Households with children donated 28% more to youth causes, $1,100 avg 2022

Donor Demographics Interpretation

Fundraising in America is a rich and evolving tapestry where the generosity of youth is often unseen but potent, where the seasoned hands of experience write the largest checks yet give the smallest percentage, and where the truest measure of a donor's heart might just be found in the quiet persistence of those who have the least to give away.

Fundraising Effectiveness

Retention rates for donors averaged 45% in 2023, down from 50% pre-COVID
ROI on digital campaigns hit 400% average for top nonprofits in 2023
Cost to raise $100 averaged $22 for mid-sized orgs in 2022 benchmarks
Lifetime value of recurring donors 5x one-time givers, $2,500 vs $450 avg
Events ROI 3:1 average in 2023, galas outperforming walks at 5:1
Major gift officers closed 12 gifts avg/year at $150k each in 2023
Email ROI 42:1 highest channel, $42 revenue per $1 spent 2022 data
Acquisition cost $1.50 per new donor via digital in 2023, retention halves it
Planned giving yields 10x ROI over 20 years, $1M corpus avg 2022
Peer-to-peer ROI 4:1 with volunteer teams raising 3x solo efforts
Direct mail ROI 5:1 for house lists, 1:1 for cold prospects 2023
Social media ads CPA $25 avg for donations in 2022, conversions 2.5%
Board member solicitation success 75% vs staff 45% in 2023 surveys
Segmentation boosts response 30%, personalized appeals 50% uplift
Multi-channel campaigns ROI 6:1 vs single 2.5:1 in 2022 tests
Lapsed donor reactivation ROI 8:1 cheaper than new acquisition
Video storytelling increased donations 25% avg in A/B tests 2023
Thank-you speed under 48hrs lifts retention 25% to 55% rates
Legacy gift conversion 20% from cultivated prospects over 5 years
Corporate partnership ROI 10:1 including PR value multipliers
Mobile giving conversion 12% vs desktop 8% in 2023 funnels
A/B testing adoption raised avg campaign ROI 35% for users 2022
Volunteer-led appeals ROI infinite as zero cost base, 2x staff rates

Fundraising Effectiveness Interpretation

In 2023, the fundraising field is a paradox where keeping a donor is harder than ever, yet a well-placed email, a story told by video, or a timely thank-you note can yield returns so handsome they'd make a venture capitalist blush, proving that efficiency and genuine connection are the new currency.

Traditional Fundraising

Gala auctions raised $1.2 billion for US nonprofits in 2022, with live events averaging $250,000 per gala via platforms like OneCause
Walkathon events generated 15% of grassroots funds in 2023, with average team raising $12,500 via pledges
Direct mail campaigns still yielded $3.8 billion in 2022 for large nonprofits, with 4.5% response rate
Telethon-style phone-a-thons raised $900 million in 2023, with scripts boosting pledge rates by 22%
Car washes as fundraisers netted $5,000 average for schools in 2022 summer campaigns across 10,000 events
Bake sales contributed $150 million annually to PTAs, with top events clearing $2,500 per day
Raffles and sweepstakes generated $2.1 billion in 2022, compliant with state laws averaging 25% profit margins
Golf charity outings raised $1.5 billion in 2023, with foursomes paying $1,200 entry and sponsorships adding 60%
Yard sales for nonprofits cleared $800 average per event in 2022, with 40% from clothing donations
Talent shows raised $3,000 median for community groups in 2023, ticket sales at $15/head
50/50 raffles at sports events netted $50,000 average for teams in 2022 seasons
Holiday wreath sales by scouts raised $20 million in 2022 holiday season, $45 per wreath average
Carnival booths generated $10,000 per festival for churches, with games yielding 70% margins
Read-a-thon programs collected $100 million from schools in 2023, pledges at $0.25/page average
Silent auctions at conferences averaged $45,000 in 2022, with bid increments of $100 driving 150% value
Candy bar sales for sports teams raised $5 per bar, totaling $75 million annually across US high schools
Dinner/dance galas had 65% attendance rate in 2023, table sales at $2,500 for 10 seats
Penny wars in classrooms raised $1,000 average per school in 2022 spirit weeks
Flower bulb sales netted $30 profit per $25 order for clubs, $12 million total in fall 2023
Trivia nights averaged $4,500 net for nonprofits in 2023, 100 attendees at $20/team of 4
Cookie dough sales raised $200 million for schools, $18/tub with 50% margin
Fashion shows for boutiques raised $15,000 average, runway models donating time
Pet wash days collected $2,000 per event for animal shelters in 2022, $20/dog average
Art auctions featured 50 pieces averaging $1,200 sale price for galleries in 2023
Bowl-a-thons scored $8,000 median for leagues, $50/lane sponsorships
Luau parties raised $12,000 for Hawaiian-themed fundraisers, ticket at $75
Magazine fundraisers sold 1 million subs in 2022 at $15/discounted issue
Casino nights grossed $25,000 average with fake chips buy-in at $50

Traditional Fundraising Interpretation

The fundraising landscape is a gloriously diverse ecosystem, ranging from the quiet efficiency of a fifty-cent pledge per page read to the high-stakes theater of a gala auction, proving that whether you're selling a wreath, a dream, or a chance to dunk the principal, Americans will open their wallets for a cause they believe in.

Trends and Global Statistics

Online giving grew 7.2% to $6 billion in US 2023 despite economic headwinds
Total US charitable giving reached $557.16 billion in 2023, up 1.9% adjusted for inflation
Foundations gave $103.5 billion in 2022, 8.2% increase led by bequests surge
Religion sector received 27% of donations $150B in 2023, down from prior years
Global philanthropy hit $1.3 trillion in 2022, Asia up 12% YoY
Donor-advised funds grew to $230 billion assets in 2023, grants up 9%
Bequests totaled $42.8 billion in 2022, 12% of total giving driven by stock market
Human services orgs captured 13% of funds $72B amid inflation pressures 2023
International giving fell 9.1% to $27.8B in 2022 due to Ukraine focus shift
Arts/culture giving rose 7.8% to $16.4B in 2023 post-pandemic recovery
Education donations hit $84.15B in 2023, higher ed 55% share steady
Environment/animals sector up 6.4% to $14.78B amid climate urgency 2023
Health orgs received $47.6B in 2022, hospitals 70% despite flat growth
Public-society benefit giving $55.4B up 4.1% including civil rights focus
UK donations reached £12.7 billion in 2023, 4% real terms growth
Canada charitable giving $11.5B CAD in 2022, participation down to 19.3%
India CSR spending hit ₹25,000 crore ($3B) in FY2023, education 40%
Australia donations $13.3B AUD in 2023, trusts up 15% post-tax changes
EU cross-border giving €50B in 2022, green transition 25% share
China private philanthropy ¥200B RMB in 2023, tech billionaires 30%
Africa total giving $1.5B USD equivalent 2022, mobile money 45% channel
Brazil donations R$20B in 2023, disaster relief spike 200%

Trends and Global Statistics Interpretation

The collective human spirit stubbornly keeps its wallet open for good causes, deftly shuffling billions across sectors and borders with a mix of enduring loyalty, sharp strategic pivots, and refreshingly direct clicks, proving generosity is both resilient and relentlessly adaptive.

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