Nearly six in 10 Australians say cost of living is their top concern. No surprise, with inflation sitting above 6%. But what does this mean for charitable giving? How should charities shore up their fundraising? First, some good news: Aussies still give when it’s needed. They gave after the 2008 financial crisis — NFP revenue initially fell by 20% but bounced back within a year. They gave during COVID lockdowns. In fact, most Australians are in a better position today than they were during past crises. Unemployment is low. The average family has close to $40,000 in savings tucked away — more than any point in the last 30 years.…
