Giving Australia 2016: Individual Giving and Volunteering

Giving Australia 2016 collected comprehensive information from individuals, charitable organisations, philanthropists and businesses in Australia about their giving and volunteering behaviours, attitudes and trends. This study built on information gathered through Giving Australia 2005. This data deposit includes the anonymised Giving Australia 2016 Individual giving and volunteering survey data, which focused on the motivations and behaviours around individuals’ giving and volunteering practices. Along with the interviews and focus groups, the survey contributed to answering the following research questions: What are the rates and patterns of giving and volunteering in 2015-16? How are giving and volunteering behaviours changing over time including the use of innovative giving and volunteering platforms? How are innovations in social media and technological development influencing giving and volunteering? What factors influence people to utilise methods of giving, such as bequests, workplace giving and collectives (e.g. giving circles) and foundations? What are the critical factors that motivate giving and volunteering behaviours in 2016? Are there differences in motivation and behaviours among people according to age; gender; geography; cultural background; family structure; income or employment status? What are the key factors that motivate individuals to move from spontaneous to planned giving and volunteering?