The Chronicle of Philanthropy

5 Receive Nation’s 1st Undergraduate Degrees in Philanthropic Studies

As a sophomore studying anthropology at a college in southern Indiana, Mark Lighthizer took a spring-break trip to build houses in the Dominican Republic. He saw a lot of needy people, but he didn’t ...
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Fearing Philanthropic Studies Programs

More than 250 colleges and universities now offer degrees or certificates in charity-related fields, such as nonprofit management or philanthropic studies. This academic arena is booming. The news ...

Philanthropy and wealth are closely tied — and there’s data to prove it

At the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation’s annual meeting, philanthropic leaders shared the importance and impact of ...
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Affluent Americans are leading the way in philanthropy, finds BofA study

Affluent households remain the driving force behind charitable giving in the United States, according to new research from Bank of America and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of ...
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Affluent Americans Increase Donations by 30% Over Past Decade, Even as Fewer Give, Finds 2025 BofA Study of Philanthropy

Volunteering Makes a Post-Pandemic Comeback; Those Who Volunteer Give Twice as Much NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Affluent Americans are giving more and giving with purpose, even as fewer ...