the state of philanthropy in vermont and beyond
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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
