We are now well into the new year and as your team begins to work towards your new plans and goals, let’s make sure you are up to speed on the giving trends that will shape 2018. Here are some notable trends that are predicted to continue gaining momentum in 2018: International Giving There has been a lot of attention on international donors in the recent past. If you aren’t looking abroad for major gifts, it’s time to start. The modern-day ease of cross-cultural experiences

One of the more notable giving trends of 2016 shows that 1/3 of total charitable donations came from the uber-wealthy. There is a shift from smaller annual gifts to major and mega-gifts from the top 1% of the population. Let’s take a moment to focus on what advancement teams – especially major gift officers – can be doing to prospect and engage these big donors. Use Various Strategies to Find a Wealthy Donor Pool Traditional wealth screenings give tangible evidence of a perso