Displacement affects more than 120 million people worldwide, yet it is rarely a standalone event; it is the breaking point of a world under compounding pressure. In reality, displacement is often a process that unfolds over months or years, shaped by conflict,...
On any given day, generosity in the U.S. can be easy to miss. It’s rarely a grand gesture. More often, it looks like a small donation made in passing, a few hours volunteered after work, or someone helping a neighbor in need. These moments don’t make headlines, but...
From billion-dollar gifts to grassroots movements, women around the world are changing not only where money goes, but how philanthropy is practiced. Within their communities, women are pooling resources in giving circles, leading family foundations, and making...
Philanthropy is often a deeply personal priority for wealthy individuals and an important expression of their values. Advisers play a key role in their high-net-asset clients’ philanthropy. Clients are looking for an adviser who is knowledgeable about charitable...
A key element of the holiday season is giving – to loved ones, colleagues, communities, and causes. While billions of dollars are donated each year on GivingTuesday, Americans’ generosity continues throughout the season. In CAF America’s 2025 year-end giving research,...
The end of the year is often a time of reflection, gratitude, and generosity. People look back on what they have accomplished and find themselves wanting to pay it forward by giving to organizations and causes they are passionate about. In a year of great change,...
“Do you want your giving to live on after you’re gone?” For many people, this question stops them in their tracks. Estate planning often centers around family, security, and responsibility, but few think about how their generosity could become part of their legacy....
Over the past 25 years, the CAF American Donor Fund (CADF) has distributed over US$1.5 billion (£1.1 billion) in donations from dual taxpayers in the U.K. and the U.S. To commemorate CADF’s 25th anniversary, the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) explored how charitable...
Legacy gifts are deeply meaningful acts of charity that benefit donors and the broader charitable sector alike. For over four decades, legacy giving has consistently accounted for nearly a tenth of all U.S. charitable contributions annually. Also, the majority of...
With nearly two million nonprofits in the U.S. and countless more worldwide, it can feel overwhelming trying to decide where to give and which cause to support. Whether you’re a donor, a nonprofit leader, or a wealth advisor guiding philanthropic clients, the big...
With CAF Canada, you can confidently make a donation to support an established fund or a validated international project.