Over the past 25 years, the CAF American Donor Fund (CADF) has distributed over £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 giving compared in...

Emily A. Vogels, PhD
Publications by Emily A. Vogels, PhD
Giving Insights: International Legacy Gifts
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...
From Inspiration to Action: How Donors Find Their Causes
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...
Why American Donors Give During the Holidays
The holiday season is finally here in the United States, and with it comes the generous spirit of giving. In fact, the last two months of the year are prime time for charitable donations, with more Americans reaching for their wallets to support meaningful causes. A...
Giving Trends: What Causes Will U.S. Donors Support in 2024?
As the holiday season approaches, 97% of end-of-year donors say they plan to give because they feel deeply connected to specific causes. But what exactly inspires their generosity? Here are five key insights into the causes American donors are prioritizing in 2024 –...
The Spirit of Giving: Why the Holiday Season is Crucial for Charitable Donations
The holiday season is a time for giving – not only to loved ones, but also to charity. In 2023, U.S. donors gave an astounding $3.1 billion to charitable causes on GivingTuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) alone. Historically, November and December have been the...
Giving Insights: Maximizing the Impact of Disaster Relief through Localization
Disasters around the world are on the rise, with drastic increases in both their frequency and intensity. While charitable donations have gone up over the past decade, they haven’t kept pace with rising needs, and the vast majority of funds given to international...
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