Webinars Three Shifts That Will Shape Fundraising Strategy Through 2031 Who gives, who’s next, and where should fundraisers focus? Altrata unpacks High Net Worth Philanthropy 2026 to help you earn tomorrow’s wealthy donors. Home Resources Webinars Three Shifts That Will Shape Fundraising Strategy Through 2031 Webinars Financial Services nonprofits Philanthropy wealth management November 11, 10am EST Wealthy donors are giving more, and the ground beneath them is shifting. Altrata’s High Net Worth Philanthropy 2026 finds ultra wealthy giving reached $250 billion in 2025, up almost 32% since 2022. This group of nearly 557,000 people now accounts for 38% of all giving by individuals. Behind the numbers is a story about who gives, who’s next, and where fundraisers should focus as public funding retreats. In this exclusive briefing, Matt Thompson, VP of Nonprofit, Higher Education and Healthcare, Global, is joined by Maeen Shaban, Director of Research and Analytics, and Christopher Beck, Lead Director of Planned Giving at Emory University, to unpack this year’s findings. The session dives into the important findings from the report, from the next generation of wealthy donors to the debut of Altrata’s Giving Opportunity Index, which benchmarks 100 leading cities globally across key criteria that shape philanthropic giving. You’ll leave with a clearer view of how to prospect, engage, and build lasting relationships with today and tomorrow’s wealthy donors. Join us to learn where philanthropic capital is growing, and how to best position your organization to earn the gift. Three things you need to know about today’s wealthy donors The ultra wealthy are a growing force in philanthropy. Their giving grew 7.3% a year from 2018 to 2025, outpacing other individuals and foundations. North America still leads at $115 billion, but giving rose 35% in Europe and 42% in Asia since 2022. At least 17% of the ultra wealthy have a private foundation, a sign of more strategic giving. A new generation of donors is taking shape. Next Gens make up just 6% of the global wealthy today but are projected to reach 37% by 2040. Women’s share of the ultra wealthy is set to rise from 12% to 19% over the same period. Wealthy women tend to be more philanthropically active than men, irrespective of their source of wealth. Priorities are shifting too. The share of wealthy donors giving to environmental causes was 26% higher in 2021-25 than in 2015-20. Opportunity is growing and spreading to new places. The pool of people worth $5 million or more is forecast to reach 8.3 million by 2031. Their liquid assets, a key signal of capacity to give, are expected to top $45 trillion. Altrata’s new Giving Opportunity Index ranks 100 global cities to show fundraisers where to focus. New York, Seoul, and Hong Kong lead, and eight US cities make the top 15. The five emerging market cities to watch are all in Asia. Our presenters Christopher Beck, Lead Director of Planned Giving, Emory University Christopher Beck currently serves as Emory University’s Lead Director of Planned Giving. He brings more than 20 years of philanthropy and development experience. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles with organizations including ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Boy Scouts of America, and the High Museum of Art, combining strategic fundraising expertise with a deeply donor-centered approach to philanthropy. He is passionate about helping donors discover their purpose, align their values with their giving, and create lasting family legacies. Matt Thompson, VP of Nonprofit, Higher Education and Healthcare, Global, Altrata Matt Thompson has spent over a decade helping nonprofit organizations achieve their fundraising goals. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt has been in the software industry since 2006 and brings a wealth of experience in wealth intelligence, donor engagement, and strategic relationship-building. A passionate advocate for leveraging data to drive impact, Matt works closely with organizations to develop tailored strategies that enhance major donor cultivation and stewardship. When not working, Matt is an avid golfer, a devoted Patriots fan, and a proud parent. Maeen Shaban, Director of Research and Analytics, Altrata Maeen Shaban is Director of Research and Analytics at Altrata, where he leads a revenue-generating analytics function delivering bespoke insights on global wealth and influence. With a background in financial engineering and advanced research into sovereign wealth strategies, Maeen brings deep analytical expertise and commercial acumen to the evolving landscape of private wealth. He plays a central role in shaping Altrata’s global thought leadership program, co-authoring its flagship publications including the World Ultra Wealth Report and the Billionaire Census. His work draws on proprietary datasets, financial modelling, and targeted research to support strategic decision-making across the private wealth, luxury, and philanthropic sectors. Maeen’s current focus includes wealth transfer trends, the role of single family offices, and the spending priorities of the ultra-wealthy—insights that are increasingly valuable to businesses navigating the expectations and behaviors of today’s most affluent individuals and families.