Giving USA 2026 Explained: What It Means for Your Organization

Watch fundraising expert and Giving USA Editorial Review Board member Gina Vaughn discuss what’s behind the numbers and how to use them.

Presented Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 

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The Giving USA 2026 report is out, and for the first time ever, total giving crossed $600 billion.

That’s a big headline. But the story underneath it is more complicated, and more useful to you.

That’s why Gina Vaughn is breaking it all down in this fast-paced webinar discussion designed just for nonprofit leaders. She’ll give you the takeaways you really need to know.

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Why this moment matters:

Giving reached $617.20 billion in 2025, up 5.7% in current dollars. Foundation giving and bequests both grew sharply. Individual giving grew too, but more modestly than you might expect given how strong the markets were.

That gap matters. It tells you something about donor behavior that the headline number doesn’t.

Watch Gina cut through the noise and refocus on what really matters: adjusting your strategies, engaging your donors, and securing your financial future.

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What You’ll Learn:

  • Key Takeaways: The real story behind the numbers—and what they don’t tell you.

  • Emerging Trends: How national trends can affect your local fundraising reality

  • Data Deep Dive: Donor-advised funds (DAFs), mega-gifts, and foundation giving—and how to position your organization for success.

  • Actionable Strategies: What to do next. Discover the strategies you should shift right now to take advantage of new trends and opportunities.

  • Q&A Session: Ask your burning questions and get expert advice from Gail Perry Group’s experienced fundraising consultants.

Who Should Watch:

  • Nonprofit leaders and executives
  • Development professionals
  • Fundraising consultants
  • Board members
  • Anyone interested in the future of philanthropy

Webinar Details:

  • Duration: 60 minutes (including Q&A)
  • Format: Live webinar, with recording to be released following
  • Cost: Free

 

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About Your Speaker

Gina C. Vaughn
Vice President of Client Service at Gail Perry Group and architect of GPG’s Growth Plan framework. Gina oversees the firm’s consulting practice and brings deep frontline experience in campaign counsel, growth planning, and strategic donor engagement to the big picture. She’s also a long-time member of the Giving USA Editorial Review Board, helping shape the very report she’s unpacking in this webinar.

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