Nonprofit News from Soft Trac

Just a little tidbit I ran across in the Chronicle of Philanthropy that I wanted to share with you fundraising folks. According to Giving USA Foundation, giving by individuals during the period 2005-2006 reached $222.89 billion, bequests accounted for 22.91 billion, foundations gave 36.50 billion and by corporations 12.72 billion.
Giving through individuals and foundations increased from 2005 to 2006 (1.2% and 9.1% respectively), while bequest and corporate giving was down during the same period (-5.1% and -10.5% respectively).
How do these numbers compare to your organization’s experiences during that period? Do your fundraising efforts mirror the potential of these constituencies?
I’d welcome your comments and observations.