Featured Research
Tax Efficiency of Appreciated Asset Gifts
Our analysis of 10,000+ donations reveals that gifting appreciated assets instead of cash can increase the effective value of a charitable gift by 20–37%, depending on the donor's tax bracket and asset type.
Published: March 2024 · 12 min read
Conservation ROI: Where Donations Go Furthest
A comparative study of 50 conservation organizations shows that strategic geographic targeting in biodiversity hotspots yields up to 4x more acres protected per donated dollar versus general giving.
Published: January 2024 · 9 min read
The Psychology of Major Donor Decisions
Understanding what motivates high-net-worth individuals to make transformational gifts. Our research identifies 7 key factors that consistently drive six-figure charitable commitments.
Published: November 2023 · 15 min read
Endowment Fund Performance Benchmarks
An in-depth review of charitable endowment performance over a 10-year horizon, examining asset allocation strategies, spending policies, and their effect on long-term mission sustainability.
Published: September 2023 · 11 min read
Community Impact Metrics: A New Framework
Traditional charity ratings focus on overhead ratios. We propose a more holistic framework that measures actual community outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and mission alignment over time.
Published: July 2023 · 8 min read
Trends in Planned Giving: 2020–2024
Bequests and charitable remainder trusts have grown 31% since 2020. This longitudinal study tracks the drivers behind the shift toward legacy giving among younger affluent donors.
Published: May 2023 · 10 min read