CAF Research Blog

Mind the gap – the role we can play in bridging the gap in funding for UN SDGs

Record numbers of people gave to charity last year worldwide but the world’s framework for humanitarian improvement remains behind schedule and underfunded.

Digital for Good: A Global Study on Emerging Ways of Giving

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the implementation and use of new ways of giving. While citizens across the world needed to follow strict lockdown measures, urgent challenges—often across national borders—had to be addressed in a timely manner. Findings from the 2022 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI) show that the COVID-19 pandemic transformed philanthropic activities as nonprofit organizations and social businesses introduced new and innovative ways of fundraising, often based on digital solutions.

The future of giving – and what have we learned during the pandemic?

Whilst looking ahead has become more difficult than ever, it is vital that we try to identify and understand key trends and think through the possible future scenarios they may lead to.  Based on extensive CAF research and insight, Daniel discusses giving behaviour and the broadening landscape for doing good.

Charities have embraced digital during this crisis

CAF recently issued the fifth edition of our Charity Landscape report, which captures the views of charity leaders about the key challenges they face. While Covid-19 has dominated this year, one issue that we have tracked for several years has seen a notable change, namely technology and digital transformation.

Household giving may have held steady amid Covid-19, but charities are still in crisis

The pandemic’s effect on charities is profound. Fundraising and trading income has plummeted, just as demand for their services continues to rise.  CAF’s UK Giving Covid-19 Special Report offers us some cause for cheer as despite the challenges household levels of charitable giving remain steady. Here, we take a look at some of the factors at play.

Almost three months into lockdown in the UK, what changes in giving behaviour are we seeing?

Susan Pinkney, Head of Research, looks at what our latest UK Giving research tells us.

Demand is up, whilst income is down – how are charities adapting?

We are seeing charities find alternative ways of delivering their services or teaming up with other charities, businesses and civic partners.