State of Good.
Weekly insights on donor behavior, industry trends, and what’s shaping generosity
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State of Good for Jan 19, 2026
Major donors are making decisions 2-3 months earlier due to new tax laws. 94% think they give enough already. Federal funding freeze creates new donor competition.
State of Good for Jan 12, 2026
New tax laws benefit 90% of taxpayers, donor numbers decline while gifts increase, events hit 77% success rate.
State of Good for Jan 5, 2026
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.
State of Good for Dec 29, 2025
75% plan to increase giving but only 18% will give again. Discover the year-end paradox reshaping nonprofit fundraising and donor behavior in 2025.
State of Good for Dec 22, 2025
50% of donors finished 2025 giving while DAF assets hit records. New polling reveals shifted year-end patterns requiring strategic fundraising adaptation.
State of Good for Dec 16, 2025
One nonprofit increased donor retention from 6% to 22% with a single strategic change. This week’s free intelligence brief covers why 80% of first-time donors never give again, new charitable giving tax laws, and how to engage Gen Z’s $360B in disposable income. Weekly insights from Pure Charity on donor behavior, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit technology.