The Changing Landscape of Charitable Giving

Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy attorney Alexandra Mitchell will speak on charitable giving trends at the National Association of College and University Business Officers' (NACUBO) 2026 Tax Forum in Indianapolis. The conference, designed for intermediate to advanced campus tax professionals, features education on issues and best practices in higher education tax compliance and administration. Alexandra's session will offer an overview of the evolution of philanthropy, detailing how changes in tax policy, economic conditions and donor behavior have affected charitable giving tendencies and opportunities. Speakers will pair their personal experience advising educational institutions with research on philanthropic efforts to give attendees a big-picture perspective on what the landscape looks like today and where it could be headed tomorrow. Topics will include fundraising strategy, corporate partnerships, charitable giving incentives, cross-campus collaboration and donor intent.