Research

Giving Attitude | Private Sector Support Survey

Giving Attitude, a biennial survey of private sector support for arts and culture is designed to inform policy and aide in advocacy for investment in the arts. Reporting both quantitative data and a reflection of sentiment towards fundraising in the sector, each edition builds on the previous and with subsequent surveys, will enable trends to be monitored, including the impact of external factors on private sector support.

Giving Attitude 2021 is in progress with the report due to be released towards the end of 2022.

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Giving Attitude 2020

Giving Attitude 2020 reports a rise in private giving despite pandemic with cash contributions through donations and sponsorships to arts and cultural organisations growing from $351 million to over $377 million.

Giving Attitude 2018

Giving Attitude 2018 indicates support from the private sector for the arts is on the rise and is a significant contributor alongside government support and earned income to substantially grow philanthropy and build sustainable arts organisations in Australia.

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