Giving USA 2014: Giving on the Rise and the Importance of Individual Donors

Yesterday, Giving USA released its 59th annual report in conjunction with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and the findings are promising for the fundraising sector. According to Giving USA 2014, Americans donated more than $335 billion to charity in 2013, which equates to a 3 percent increase over 2012.