According to the latest data from Giving USA, charitable giving reached $557.16 billion in the U.S. in 2023. As the philanthropic landscape continues to evolve, younger generations of Americans will soon be the beneficiaries of what is called the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This will position Gen X, millennials and Gen Z at the forefront of our nation’s charitable giving. For the March installment of “Coffee Conversations” the “Closer Look” team heads to Dancing Goats in Midtown. Rose talks with local nonprofit leaders about the future of NexGen philanthropy and their efforts to attract new donors to non-traditional causes.

Guests include:

Aaron Shively, the vice president of operations at Dancing Goats Coffee

Raphael Lewis, the general manager of Dancing Goats Coffee Midtown

Fay Twersky, the president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Tim Bresnahan, the vice president of advancement & philanthropic services at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Karen Beavor, the president and CEO of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits

Che Watkins, the executive director for Braven-Atlanta  

Rodney Bullard, the founder and CEO of the Same House

Hope Wollensack, the executive director of Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund