The Conference Board: Economic Downturn Will Have Major Effects on Corporate Philanthropy in 2009

As far as focus areas, arts and culture will see the biggest drop, with 34 percent reporting a decrease in resources devoted to the arts. Workforce development was close behind at 32 percent. Environment/sustainability/climate change will see the biggest increase (40 percent).

With respect to regions of the world, giving within the U.S. will be mostly flat. For international givers, China is most increasing (21 percent) in importance.