David Hochfelder discusses some of the philanthropic trends we can expect to see cropping up as we head full-force into 2017.

1. Philanthropic
Trends for 2017

2. Targeting the 1% of the 1%.
More and more, charities are
turning away from small
donations from a large number
of people to focus their energy
on acquiring larger donations
from a smaller number of
people.

3. More giving from/for women.
Women's issues are gaining
philanthropic attention,
especially when it comes to
menstruation among the
homeless. Period drives as well
as people giving to women-
specific issues are becoming
more common.

4. Measuring the impact.
This year will see an increase of
measurable results and change
as it regards philanthropy.
People want to know more
about how their donation is
helping outside of knowing the
total amount given. Expect to
see more impact measuring.

5. Fewer tax incentives.
There is a lot of speculation
circulating that 2017 will see a
drop in charitable deductions.
This could lead to a steady
decline in the amount people are
giving while also exacerbating
income inequality.

6. Constitutional support.
Organizations the strive to
protect our constitutional rights
to things like free speech,
equality, privacy, assembly, and
free press are garnering
attraction as people seek to
protect their fundamental
rights.