Letter from the Chair As we move toward the public launch of the Generosity Commission later this year, we are focused on preparing for the work ahead. Behind the scenes, we are finalizing Commission Members, commissioning academic research and building up our team. I am pleased that two new team members have recently joined us: …

Letter from the Chair The Generosity Commission is rooted in the idea that generosity shapes every community in America and influences us individually. It’s woven into the very fabric of our nation with individuals contributing in their own ways to the common good. We’ve witnessed much change in the last decade and even more so in …

Letter from the Chair It is a pleasure to share this update on the exciting progress we are making towards a summer public announcement of the Generosity Commission. We have confirmed 14 Commission Members-Elect, a highly accomplished group with deep expertise and a wide variety of experiences across sectors and industries. We are confident that …

Letter from the Chair The Generosity Commission has been created to reimagine generosity in America. It will do so by commissioning new research, analyzing trendlines, conducting a national conversation and making policy recommendations based on what we learn. Those recommendations will be an important result of the Generosity Commission and our approach to them is …

Letter from the Chair Volunteering and civic engagement are important ways people express their generosity. Giving time, care, expertise and attention are very often at the heart of our deepest connections to each other. Historical trends show that volunteer engagement hit a 10-year low in 2015, and that the demographics of participation and engagement are …

Generosity Commission Update One of the most crucial pieces of work of the Generosity Commission is research. It will help the Generosity Commission provide concrete recommendations and specific steps that every person and organization can take to reverse downward trends in giving, volunteering and civic engagement. While we know great data and research already exists, …

Generosity Commission Update The start of a new year is traditionally the time to think anew, to imagine what we might accomplish in the weeks, months and year ahead. This particular New Year beckons with the need for reimagining more than ever. We remain committed, through the work of the Generosity Commission, to be a …

Generosity Commission Update As we have each seen and experienced, 2020 has been a challenging and trying year on nearly every front. And yet, we have continued to see people across the country and around the world come together in support of others, demonstrating kindness and compassion, and expressing generosity at significant levels in every …