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Tag Archives: US
Who’s the most generous nation on Earth?
It’s not the US! According to The Economist, the rankings contain a few surprises: Australia 57% New Zealand 57% Canada 56% … Continue reading
Posted in Donor behaviour & giving stats
Tagged charity, country, donation, donor, donors, giving, group philanthropy, UK, US
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Comparing giving in the US and in the UK is a total red herring
If I had a pound for every time I’d heard people try to compare giving in the US and in the UK, I’d have more pounds than is given in both together. It’s a rubbish comparison. Here’s why. First, they normally … Continue reading
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Tagged America, charity, donation, donations, giving behaviour, philanthropy, UK, US, volunteer, volunteering
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