The 2025 Giving USA report drops into a fundraising world that feels like it’s changing faster than ever — political pressure, economic swings, natural disasters and cultural shifts are all affecting philanthropy in real time. Still, this annual data dive offers valuable insights you can use to strengthen your strategy right now. We’ve pulled five key takeaways — plus expanded on what each one means for you.

This year, in the World Giving Index, the United States emerged as the most charitable country – with 72% of Americans reporting that they helped a stranger, 61% donated to a charity and 42% volunteered their time. But, as economic and societal shifts occur, that ranking may change. With the recent Giving USA 2024 report – the social sector’s annual report – Social Impact Architects once again partnered with Wise Resource Development to drill down on today’s giving trends and help your fundraising team make sense of them for future planning.