Columbus Metropolitan Club: Why Charitable Giving Matters 

Columbus Metropolitan Club: Why Charitable Giving Matters
June 26, 2024
The Big Idea: The state of charitable giving has a profound impact on hundreds of organizations throughout Central Ohio, ranging from mighty arts, healthcare, and higher education institutions to local civic clubs. Trends in giving affect all of them - from the decline of giving among “everyday households,” increasing dependence on high-net-worth donors, trends in corporate giving, and the rise of donor advised funds, this dynamic sector represents more than 12% of Ohio’s workforce-about as many as are employed in manufacturing .Join us following the release of Giving USA’s annual report for a landmark conversation diving into the state and future of charitable giving.
The Experts: Opening remarks by Dan Sharpe, Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management, The Columbus Foundation; Laura MacDonald, Principal & Founder, Benefactor Group (moderator); Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; Erika Gable, President, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central Ohio Chapter; Rachel Lustig, President & CEO, Lutheran Social Services