Friday, January 13, 2006

newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Netherlands most generous country

newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "U.S. ranks first in giving, eighth in volunteering, study says.

01.13.2006 -

While it tops the list in financial generosity, U.S. lags seven other nations in volunteering, a new study says.

In a study of private philanthropy across the world, Johns Hopkins University analyzes cash and in-kind giving as a percentage of gross domestic product, and the value of volunteer time as a percentage of GDP.

Where available, the data include giving and volunteering for religious organizations."

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