2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey

TAG Reports

Published July 1, 2024

Every two years, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) conducts its preeminent philanthropy tech survey to understand the policies, practices, and perceptions within the grantmaking community. As the only comprehensive survey focused on technology in philanthropy, it offers valuable insights into how grantmaking organizations are leveraging technology to advance their missions, deepen their impact and manage risk.

Topics covered, and key insights reported on, include:

  • IT Budget: Analysis of spending trends and investment priorities
  • IT Staffing: Workforce composition, recruitment, and retention
  • Systems Selection: Preferences for grant management systems, donor and grantee portals, impact measurement, and more
  • Evolving Trends: How the funder community is managing challenges and leading innovation in areas like cybersecurity, hybrid-work, artificial intelligence, and data governance

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2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey Questions (PDF)

Who Should Respond?

Grantmaking organizations from across the globe are encouraged to participate, such as:

  • Corporate grantmakers
  • Community foundations
  • Family foundations
  • Private foundations
  • Emerging or non-traditional grantmakers

Why Participate?

By participating in the State of Philanthropy Tech Survey, grantmakers contribute to a robust dataset that supports strategic decision-making across the sector. The collective insights help build a more efficient, secure, and innovative philanthropic community.

Results

Results from the 2024 survey will be published later this summer and an executive summary will be provided to the sector. Organizations that participate in the survey will receive a detailed report with exclusive insights. Current TAG members will receive the detailed report and will have access to the raw data for their own use.

In the meantime we invite you to:

  • Become a TAG Member: Current TAG members get access to the results before the general public and will have access to the raw data for their own use.
  • Review Previous Surveys: Take a look at our 2018, 2020, and 2022 reports to better understand how the landscape of technology in philanthropy has changed.