About the Atlas

The Atlas of Giving is the ultimate economic intelligence tool for charitable giving.

The Atlas of Giving contains a monthly measurement of U.S. charitable giving, a 12 month forecast of charitable giving (updated each month) by 8 giving sectors, 4 donor sources, and 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The Atlas of Giving accounts for the entire giving economy and is the most precise measurement of charitable giving in the United States. The most exciting innovation that comes from this technology is the ability to reliably forecast charitable giving.

What can the Atlas do for you?

With the Atlas of Giving, you can …

  • Raise more money with timely information.
  • Schedule fundraising activity for maximum results.
  • Impress board and staff with awesome information and presentation materials.
  • Respond immediately to events that affect giving.
  • Adjust now to forecasted giving conditions.
  • Compare your results to a real benchmark.
  • Optimize budget efficiency.
  • Evaluate fundraising performance today.
  • Gain an edge on your competition.
  • Monitor the effects of policy changes and events on giving.

Every month you get:

  • Results and forecasts by sector, source and all 50 states plus the District of Columbia
  • Insights and analysis of the factors that affect the charitable giving results and forecast
  • Practical suggestions for nonprofit managers and fundraising practitioner
  • Updated PowerPoint presentation for use with boards, staff, and volunteers

Monthly charitable giving results include:

Last month • Last 3 months • Last 6 months • Last 12 months • Current calendar year

These results are provided for …

8 Giving Sectors

  1. Religion
  2. Education
  3. Human / Disaster Services
  4. Health
  5. Arts
  6. International
  7. Nature / Environment
  8. Society Benefit

4 Donor Sources

  1. Individuals
  2. Corporations
  3. Foundations
  4. Bequests

Geography

50 individual states and Washington D.C.

Monthly charitable giving forecasts for:

Next month • Next 3 months • Next 6 months • Next 12 months • Current calendar year

This information is provided for …

8 Giving Sectors

  1. Religion
  2. Education
  3. Human / Disaster Services
  4. Health
  5. Arts
  6. International
  7. Nature / Environment
  8. Society Benefit

4 Donor Sources

  1. Individuals
  2. Corporations
  3. Foundations
  4. Bequests

Geography

50 individual states and Washington D.C.