Philanthropic

Trends for 2017

Targeting the 1% of the 1%.

More and more, charities areturning away from small

donations from a large numberof people to focus their energy

on acquiring larger donationsfrom a smaller number of

people.

More giving from/for women.

Women's issues are gainingphilanthropic attention,

especially when it comes tomenstruation among the

homeless. Period drives as wellas people giving to women-

specific issues are becomingmore common.

Measuring the impact.

This year will see an increase ofmeasurable results and change

as it regards philanthropy.People want to know moreabout how their donation is

helping outside of knowing thetotal amount given. Expect tosee more impact measuring.

Fewer tax incentives.

There is a lot of speculationcirculating that 2017 will see adrop in charitable deductions.

This could lead to a steadydecline in the amount people are

giving while also exacerbatingincome inequality.

Constitutional support.

Organizations the strive toprotect our constitutional rights

to things like free speech,equality, privacy, assembly, and

free press are garneringattraction as people seek to

protect their fundamentalrights.