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The Endowment is proud to invite New Hanover County Nonprofit partners to a special presentation – Decoding How and Why Affluent Americans Give: The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, led by Dianne Chips Bailey, Managing Director and National Philanthropic Strategy Executive.
What: Decoding Philanthropy, Presentation & Q&A
Who: Free to register and open to Executive Directors, Development Leaders, Board Members, and anyone in a fundraising role.
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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8:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking
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8:30 – 10:30 AM | Presentation
Where: Harrelson Center
20 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
With the number of Americans giving to charity on the decline, many nonprofits increasingly rely on a smaller, more affluent circle of supporters to meet their fundraising goals. The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, the 10th in a series of biennial reports on giving by wealthy households in the United States, offers practical insights into the motivations and strategies of distinct donor demographics. These insights can help build the confidence and increase the success of nonprofit leaders when seeking transformational gifts from high-capacity donors.
Key learnings include:
- Recent trends in giving and volunteering among America’s affluent households
- Organizations and causes supported by affluent donors and why
- Insights into how affluent Americans leverage sustainable investment strategies and assess the impact of their giving
- Predictions about how the economy and other forces may drive donor behaviors and community impact throughout 2025 and beyond
- Best practices to engage nonprofit boards of directors and inspire generosity
Meet the Speaker:
Dianne Chips Bailey, Managing Director, National Philanthropic Strategy Executive
