There have always been donors who prefer to give to charities without revealing their identities, but these days wealthy individuals have more ways, from donor-advised funds to cryptocurrency, to “give without a trace.” In this free online forum, we will explore common reasons why wealthy individuals give anonymously. We’ll examine whether fundraising tactics may cause donors to conceal their identities; how to strengthen ties with major donors who seek anonymity or eschew recognition; how giving patterns among anonymous donors are evolving and what that might mean for major-gift fundraising.

Host:

Maria Di Mento, Senior Reporter, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Speakers:

• Dan Heist, Assistant Professor, Brigham Young University
• Tyler Kalogeros-Treschuk, Senior Director of Individual Giving, Center for Reproductive Rights
• Jilla Tombar, Founder and Managing Director, BlackBridge Philanthropic