Young Donors and Other Mythical Creatures

As for older people, changes in brain chemistry as they age make them more emotional, more empathetic and less cynical. That's good for giving. And it gets even better: There's the increased wisdom and perspective that comes with age, and a deepening of (or return to) religious faith. Both of these things strongly promote giving. For some, there's the bonus of time and 
disposable income that comes when the kids grow up and move out.