Insights and the benefits of charitable giving
Learn about the benefits of charitable giving with actionable giving tips and insights in the Giving Gems series by APS.
Whether you’re a seasoned donor or new to philanthropy, Giving Gems equips you with valuable insights drawn from the APS community and the wider philanthropic sector.
Collaborative giving organisations (May 2026)
As the end of financial year approaches, many givers are turning their minds to where their next gift can make the greatest difference. Inspiration can come from many places: emerging community needs, trusted peers, or organisations working quietly but effectively close to home. We’ve released a new resource spotlighting collaborative membership organisations across different causes and regions. These networks often surface smaller, grassroots charities embedded in local communities – organisations that may not always be highly visible but are delivering meaningful change on the ground.
Understanding impact (Feb 2026)
Just as all families are different, so is the impact of every gift. Multiple factors including the size of the gift, the cause being supported, the nature of the charity, and the social, political and environmental contexts can all influence impact. Best practice is to set expectations at the time you make the gift and engage with your charity partners to agree what and how they will report back. If you’re looking for a more in-depth understanding of how to think about impact, these two articles are helpful guides to what giving impact is, and how to understand your giving impact.
Nov 2025 – Analysing a charity’s financials
Jun 2025 – Give Lists to help with decision fatigue
Mar 2025 – Giving in times of disaster
Dec 2024 – Seasonal sparks, Giving structures & legacy planning