Johnson Center’s 11 Trends report maps a decade of changes and accelerating disruptions in social sector

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, has released its the tenth edition of the 11 Trends in Philanthropy report, reflecting on a decade of shifts in giving and warning of a moment of hyper disruption. The report identifies enduring and emerging trends, from AI adoption in 58% of philanthropic operations to federal funding cuts. The analysis highlights declining public trust in nonprofits (down 7 points to 35%), sector-wide layoffs, workforce burnout, and the rise and influence of donor-advised funds and hybrid public benefit corporations. “Our future feels more uncertain than ever, but the opportunity to create and scale life-changing innovations for our communities feels present as well.”