Giving Australia 2016: Philanthropy and Philanthropists

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 includes the anonymised Giving Australia 2016 Philanthropy and Philanthropists survey data. The survey contributed to answering the following research questions: What are the opportunities to grow levels of giving and volunteering among individuals and business? What is the role of intermediaries, such as foundations and ancillary funds, in giving and volunteering? What does information about changing patterns of giving and volunteering in 2016 tell us about the future of philanthropy in Australia? How do philanthropists select a charity? How do performance and outcomes reporting influence philanthropists’ decisions about donations?