Fidelity Charitable Donors Support Charities Through Volunteer Work, Record Grant Recommendations

Donors near retirement age, 61 to 70 years old, were the most active volunteers with more than half (54 percent) giving more than 100 hours in the past year and 82 percent planning to maintain or increase their volunteer hours. Donors near retirement age have a strong interest in volunteer opportunities that require a specific skill set (65 percent) and were the most likely to donate professional services (41 percent). The study data suggest donors in this age group are seeking opportunities to continue utilizing their expertise in different ways as they wind down their careers.