Simplify wording 180 words leave citations: The typical U.S. donor is approximately 64 years old, more likely female (67%), and makes about two charitable gifts annually, often donating online with an average contribution of $128, while recurring donors give around $326 yearly (Giving USA, 2023). Many donors (85%) also volunteer, and 81% attend nonprofit fundraising events, reflecting a strong commitment to community engagement (Giving USA, 2023). Globally, the wealthiest philanthropists, such as Elon Musk and Warren Buffett, focus on high-impact causes like scientific research, education, and global health. For instance, Musk's foundation supports STEM education, while Buffett has pledged billions to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for health and poverty alleviation (Forbes, 2024). In the U.S., wealthy donors similarly prioritize education (13% of total giving), health (10%), and foundations (11%), but they also give significantly to religious organizations (27%), reflecting America's deep-rooted faith-based culture (Giving USA, 2023). American donors overall prioritize religion (27%), human services (14%), and education (13%), emphasizing community, faith, and opportunity (Giving USA, 2023). Globally, wealthy donors lean more toward international development and climate change, driven by pressing global challenges, whereas U.S. donors' focus on religion highlights cultural differences in philanthropy (Philanthropy Roundtable, 2024)