{"id":6084,"date":"2026-05-14T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=fca36b723605c64d1d6dc1876d224a26"},"modified":"2026-05-14T20:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:03:00","slug":"155-billion-is-being-left-on-the-table-in-u-s-charitable-giving-new-bonterra-report-shows-how-nonprofits-can-capture-untapped-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=6084","title":{"rendered":"$155 Billion Is Being Left on the Table in U.S. Charitable Giving: New Bonterra Report Shows How Nonprofits Can Capture Untapped Value"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nBonterra\u2019s 2026 Impact Report lays out a practical playbook for nonprofits, funders and individuals to increase giving to 3% of U.S. GDP by 2033<\/i><\/p><\/a><\/a>

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bonterra<\/a>,<\/b> a leading provider of ethical AI technology for social good organizations, today released its 2026 Impact Report, outlining a data-backed path to increase U.S. charitable giving to 3% of GDP by 2033. The report finds that more than $155 billion in potential charitable giving remains unrealized each year, representing the gap between current giving levels and that 3% goal.<\/p>

\nCharitable giving has remained at just 2.5% of GDP for decades, even as the way people connect, transact, and participate in other parts of the economy has evolved, leaving significant resources on the table that could otherwise make a meaningful difference in communities.<\/p>

\nBonterra\u2019s research finds that the challenge is not donor intent, but how giving is designed and supported over time. 80% of donors and 65% of nonprofit leaders say reaching 3% is achievable, yet many organizations are not set up to turn that intent into ongoing involvement.<\/p>

\nThe report shows that giving is often limited by a combination of personal and structural barriers, including affordability, limited visibility into impact, and a lack of simple ways to get involved. At the same time, many nonprofits face challenges in moving beyond one-time campaigns to approaches that build long-term relationships with supporters. Together, these dynamics make it harder for people to stay involved and for organizations to maintain consistent engagement over time.<\/p>

\n\u201cGiving hasn\u2019t kept pace with how people engage in the rest of their lives,\u201d said Scott Brighton, CEO of Bonterra. \u201cThat disconnect is what stands between where we are today and reaching 3% of GDP. Closing it is one of the biggest opportunities to expand resources for communities, and it will require rethinking how organizations engage and retain donors.\u201d<\/p>

\nWhat Will Unlock the Next Era of Giving<\/b><\/p>

\nBonterra\u2019s 2026 Impact Report points to a clear shift required to unlock more than $155 billion in unrealized giving. Increasing participation will depend on making impact more visible and creating more consistent, accessible ways for people to stay involved.<\/p>