Majority of American Donors Plan to Maintain or Increase Giving This Year

Fidelity Charitable, the nation's largest donor-advised fund program, reported that despite continued economic challenges, American donors surveyed this month report they remain committed to charitable giving, planning ahead for it and giving even where there is no expectation or incentive to do so. In addition, the majority of American donors (72 percent) plan to maintain or increase their level of charitable giving this year compared to last year. This number is up from 63 percent in 2010.