Charitable giving is at an all-time high in the United States and around the world, amounting to billions of dollars each year.
What motivates someone to donate to a charity? Research from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies found that reasons for giving may range from personal values and interests in the issue or cause, to being asked by a friend or family member, being affected by the cause on a personal level, or wanting to see change in the world. Here are some of the top reasons why people donate money. Read now.
