State of Good

The State of Good Report for January 12, 2026 reveals a transformed nonprofit landscape. New tax laws now provide charitable deduction benefits to 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction, potentially reversing donor decline trends. However, the sector faces a troubling paradox: total giving rose while donor numbers fell, concentrating philanthropic dollars among fewer contributors. Federal funding cuts force strategic pivots as organizations scramble to replace government dollars with private philanthropy. Despite challenges, events emerge as the bright spot with 77% of nonprofits hitting their goals. Consumer sentiment dropped to 51% while personal savings sit at just 4%, creating pressure on both sides. Organizations demonstrating transparency see 53% higher donor retention as 73% of donors demand clarity on fund usage before giving.

Affluent giving up 6.3% as tax changes accelerate. Auto-renewal hits 91% retention. Social proof boosts donations 30%. Get the nonprofit intelligence you need.

75% plan to increase giving but only 18% will give again. Discover the year-end paradox reshaping nonprofit fundraising and donor behavior in 2025.

50% of donors finished 2025 giving while DAF assets hit records. New polling reveals shifted year-end patterns requiring strategic fundraising adaptation.