Philanthropy Research

There are many organisations conducting research into philanthropic giving, as well as organisations with useful resources in this area. NPAC has commissioned its own research, as well as rounding up some of the most useful research by other organisations.

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Fallen Angels Dance Theatre

Research Documents

NPAC has undertaken several pieces of research into philanthropy in the arts and culture sector, many of which are included on this website. Our aim has been to demystify the process of philanthropic giving, to understand why donors give, to understand the barriers which prevent supporters becoming donors, and to unpick what arts and culture organisations could do to build relationships with new philanthropists.

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Reading Well, The Reading Agency

Ongoing Research

NPAC continues to undertake and publish research into philanthropic giving in the arts and culture sector, and will add to this website as research documents are able to become public. We will continue to publish links to interesting research from across the sector as we become aware of it.

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Philanthropy Research

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Ongoing Research

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