The median survey respondent saw an 8.1% increase in gifts received, up from 7.1% in FY17. Nearly a third of all respondents saw fundraising totals increase by more than 50% over FY17 levels. Grantmaking continues its steady growth across the field, with degrees of change remaining consistent with FY17 survey results. For the second consecutive year, the median grantmaking increase for respondents was 10%.

Median change in gifts: 8%

Type of activity Dramatic decrease Moderate decrease Neutral Moderate increase Dramatic increase Median change
Gifts 10% 26% 15% 18% 31% 8%
Grants 3% 19% 30% 36% 12% 10%