Key Insights About Philanthropic Consulting

LiveGive taps into the wisdom and best practices of leading experts on philanthropic consulting. Here are trends we’ve spotted—and want to share with you.

Over the past two decades, the relatively new field of philanthropic consulting has opened up incredible opportunity for donors.

“To help ensure their philanthropy is being used effectively, donors are increasingly seeking the help of professionals. Philanthropic advising has grown as philanthropy has become more complex,” said Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. (New York Times, “When It Comes to Donating Money, Who Do You Trust?” March 22, 2018)

The number of organizations doing good in the world has continued to grow.

“According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are upwards of 1.5 million non-profits in the US alone.”

Generous donors want help in navigating the complicated waters of philanthropy.

“Less than half of wealthy donors have a strategy or budget in place to guide their charitable giving (49% and 48% respectively.)” (2018 Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy by U.S. Trust)

“94% of high net-worth households says that they want to learn more about charitable giving. (2016 Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy by U.S. Trust)