Marketplace The year in charitable giving
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Jan 1, 2026 James Barada, a journalist for The American Prospect, discusses the shift towards public ownership of utilities, emphasizing the benefits for consumers. Elizabeth Troval shares insights on how Latino immigrant communities, facing deportation fears, echo pandemic-era economic struggles. Rima Hraes offers behavioral tips to help listeners stick to their financial New Year’s resolutions, tackling procrastination and impulsive spending. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between charitable giving, community support, and economic challenges.
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December Concentrates Annual Giving
- December drives roughly a third of annual charitable giving, concentrating nonprofits' fundraising needs.
- In 2025 private donations surged later in the year after federal cuts, altering funding timing for many nonprofits.
Shutdown Sparked A Donation Wave
- Erica Campbell saw donations stay slow until a government shutdown and SNAP pause galvanized donors.
- Since the shutdown, 7,000 people donated to Second Harvest Heartland, more than all of last year.
Crowdfunding Tilted Toward Charities
- GoFundMe reported record activity in 2025 with nearly 80 million donations.
- Donations to charities grew fastest on the platform, shifting support toward nonprofits rather than individuals.