First Coined In 2011 Reimagining Charity trend icon

Reimagining Charity

Brands and entrepreneurs create innovative new models for social good, reinventing how people can do everything from donating money to sharing time and specific skills.

The 2011 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Reimagining Charity was first coined

First published in the 2011 Non-Obvious Trend Report →

Trend Longevity Rating

B Graded B in 2026 ·
a strong prediction that largely held up

How this trend held up

This trend reflected a dramatic growth in how nonprofits and charities used digital tools. While this has continued, the efforts are more commonplace and less of a "redefinition."

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