2015 Index Reveals Philanthropy Is Growing Worldwide, Particularly in Europe

The 2015 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index reveals that philanthropy is growing worldwide, increasing by five points on average in 2015. Out of the four regions, Europe is now almost level with the USA, with a strong increase in current and projected giving. Trends emerging in the third edition of the index show that “impact/mission investing” is seen as the most promising trend by most philanthropists (52 percent each) worldwide.