Giving USA 2026: Insights and Strategies from Philanthropy Experts

Live webinar | June 25th @ 12pm ET | 1 CFRE Credit

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Join us for an exclusive panel discussion exploring the latest findings from Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy©.

For over 60 years, Giving USA has been the trusted source for comprehensive data on charitable giving in the United States. This year’s report provides invaluable insights into the sources of generosity, the causes donors supported, and the trends shaping philanthropy today.

In this session, we’ll dive deep into the key highlights of the report, and then our panel of industry experts — Kristin Priest, Josh Birkholz, T. Clay Buck, and Cherian Koshy — will discuss what this means for you. This dynamic panel will explore how to leverage these insights to inform your fundraising strategies and adapt to the evolving philanthropic landscape.

By joining this session, you will get:

A clear breakdown of 2025 giving trends and predictions for 2026 based on the official Giving USA data to adjust long-term plans
Actionable practical fundraising strategies and operational goals directly mapped to macro-trends in donor generosity
Insider expert perspectives on changing donor behaviors to uncover and capture emerging philanthropic opportunities
Full participation in GivingUSA 2026 is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Got a question for our panel? Submit it when you register on the next page, and we will answer it live!

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Meet the Speakers

Kristin Priest - Windmill Hill Consulting

Kristin Priest, MA, CFRE

Vice President at Windmill Hill Consulting

A leader in fundraising strategy and organizational development, Kristin Priest, MA, CFRE, brings over 20 years of experience in mid-level giving, major gifts, and campaign planning. As VP at Windmill Hill Consulting and a founding member of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), she helps nonprofits strengthen fundraising performance through data and donor insights. Kristin serves on AFP's Research Council and regularly writes and speaks on philanthropy trends.

Josh Birkholz

Senior Fellow, Philanthropy Innovation at BWF Zuri

A recognized leader in big philanthropy and an architect of the business of fundraising, Josh Birkholz drives innovation across the sector. As the Senior Fellow, Philanthropy Innovation of BWF Zuri and recent Chair of the Giving USA Foundation, he helps elevate global philanthropy. Josh also teaches at the Rice University Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership and is the author of two books, Fundraising Analytics and Benefactors.

T. Clay Buck, CFRE

Founder at Next River Fundraising Strategies

A passionate advocate for individual giving, systems, and storytelling, T. Clay Buck, CFRE, brings over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to his work. He is the Founder and Principal of Next River Fundraising Strategies, where he guides organizations toward sustainable growth. Clay also teaches fundraising and strategic planning at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and co-hosts the top-ranked podcast, Fundraising is Funny.

Cherian Koshy, ACFRE, CFRE, CAP®

VP of Market Insights at Kindsight

Bridging the gap between behavioral science and fundraising strategy, Cherian Koshy, ACFRE, CFRE, CAP®, helps organizations transform how they engage donors. With over 25 years of experience advancing social impact and innovation, he is a globally recognized keynote speaker and the USA Today bestselling author of Neurogiving. Cherian currently serves as VP of Market Insights at Kindsight.