Grant making by Fidelity Charitable is expected to grow by 37% this year, the donor-advised fund announced.
Foundations created before 1970, meanwhile, are more likely to be focused on education, a new study says.
Only 49% of advisors feel impact investing is a long-term trend, according to a Fidelity Charitable survey.
Fidelity Charitable Trustees' Initiative provides grants to support research and advocacy for nonprofits.
Donation trends show U.S. philanthropists are quick to respond to causes in their communities, Fidelity Charitable says.
Clients want to make a bigger difference with their money on causes that matter to them, she says.
Advisors say there are still ways for charitable clients to reap the tax advantages of giving.
Donors want a more hands-on approach to giving, according to a philanthropy support firm.
The billionaire has donated about $34 billion since pledging to give away much of his wealth in 2006.
Last year was a mixed year for giving, falling short of record high totals seen in 2017.
Advisors and their clients need to be more strategic in their charitable giving, according to the donor-advised fund.
Declines in gifts and donors has the fund-raising community worried about donations for the rest of the year.
A Fidelity Charitable survey also found that millennials give more of their time to volunteer work.
Bezos, who will win $37 billion in her divorce, will donate half her wealth to charity.
The weeklong auction benefits Glide, whose programs address hunger, poverty and homelessness.
Wealthy families often see their wealth disappear because children are kept out of money matters, this advisor says.
Some of France's wealthiest business leaders are pitching in to help rebuild the historic cathedral.
Retirees over age 70½ who can’t deduct donations this year can use this valuable work-around.
Some of the challenges clients face with charitable planning and how advisors can help them.
The platform allows employers to match the charitable donations made by their employees.