Thanksgiving is just a few days away and some states are giving thanks for being named among the most charitable in the nation. Boston College’s Center on Wealth and Philanthropy just released its list of the most generous states. New York topped the list, while North Dakota was at the bottom. Unlike most surveys on giving, Boston College’s report included giving habits of the entire state’s population, not just of those with the highest level of income or personal wealth. “There are many important characteristics that have an impact on the decisions individuals and families make about charitable giving,” said … Continue reading →