How Our Citizens Engage in Giving and VolunteeringGiving and Volunteering in Michigan

Campus Compact Michigan

VOLUNTEER CENTERS OF

MICHIGAN

These key organizations represent a broad cross section of service and philanthropy, and their work is critical to serving Michigan’s communities. With the addition of our newest partner, Office of Services to the Aging, the continuum of service is strengthened as we welcome our older adult population. This partnership completes the spectrum of life-long civic engagement, ensuring that Michiganders of any age can volunteer their time, talent and treasure to make an impact.

Our work has never been more important. Our legacy of volunteerism, service-learning and civic engagement will benefit generations to come.

charitable organizations play a major role in making our communities better.*

Sources: *2014 SOSS, Michigan State University, **2012 Current Population Survey Volunteering Supplement, http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/mi

report they give more money to charitable organizations where they also volunteer*

Michiganders have a long standing tradition of using their time, talent, and treasure to improve and strengthen their communities. Michigan residents engaged in giving and volunteering in the following ways:

Volunteerism

2.2 millionMichigan residents participated in a structured volunteer activity**

served by Michigan volunteers**242,000,000+ hours

Michigan’s volunteer service was valued at

$5.4 billion**

Giving Beliefs

91%there is a greater need for charitable organizations today than in the past*

charitable organizations are more effective now than five years ago and are more honest and ethical in the use of donated funds.* 80%

89.5%

Philanthropy

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87%contributed money, property or both to charitable nonprofit organizations*

households 70.4% report they will contribute the same way in 2014*

41.4%

Michiganders believe...

Michigandershouseholds

participated in informal volunteer work by helping their neighbors, friends, and family.*

In 2013 87% Michiganders

Giving and Volunteering in Michigan

For more than 25 years, Michigan has been dedicated to creating and supporting a robust culture of volunteerism and service to our communities. We are grateful for the commitment of all of the partners:

■ Michigan Nonprofit Association

■ Council of Michigan Foundations

■ Michigan Community Service Commission

■ Michigan Campus Compact

■ The LEAGUE Michigan

■ Volunteer Centers of Michigan

■ Corporation for National and Community Service