Trendwatching.com features 8 Important Consumer Trends for you to keep on your radar in 2008. One of these trends is the "Giving Sphere":
Find us one high-profile billionaire who's not deeply into 'giving' right now. In fact, whether it's giving away your riches, your time, or sharing your (content) creations with total strangers, giving is the new taking. For an excellent overview of the world's most generous philanthropists (trendsetters par excellence!), check out BusinessWeek's recent special on the topic.For us, it’s been interesting to watch giving trends grow and become more popular, especially with the release of our "Political Mutual Funds." As always, we encourage you not just to "give to give” but “give to make an impact."
