A Look Back — and Forward

On the state of fundraising in 2013 vs. 2003 — things are definitely looking up! I do not believe we are still in the Age of Anxiety. Giving has risen from $248.52 billion in 2004 (Giving USA) to $316.23 billion in 2012 (Giving USA). Why? Because as an industry we have adjusted. I believe the state of fundraising is much more dependent upon the state of the fundraiser than the state of the donor or outside influences.