Source defines the generations as such: Generation Y: born 1981-1995 Generation X: born 1965-1980 Boomers: born 1946-1964 Matures: born 1945 and earlier.
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U.S. generations: preferred donation channels used for charitable giving 2018
This statistic shows the preferred giving channels for charitable donations that different generations in the U.S. used in 2018. As of 2018, ** percent of Millennial givers donated via a website.
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Blackbaud. (April 24, 2018). Percentage of generations in the United States making charitable contributions in 2018, by donation channel used [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/305866/us-generational-comparison-charitable-contributions-online-giving-channels/
Blackbaud. "Percentage of generations in the United States making charitable contributions in 2018, by donation channel used." Chart. April 24, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/305866/us-generational-comparison-charitable-contributions-online-giving-channels/
Blackbaud. (2018). Percentage of generations in the United States making charitable contributions in 2018, by donation channel used. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/305866/us-generational-comparison-charitable-contributions-online-giving-channels/
Blackbaud. "Percentage of Generations in The United States Making Charitable Contributions in 2018, by Donation Channel Used." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 24 Apr 2018, /statistics/305866/us-generational-comparison-charitable-contributions-online-giving-channels/
Blackbaud, Percentage of generations in the United States making charitable contributions in 2018, by donation channel used ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/305866/us-generational-comparison-charitable-contributions-online-giving-channels/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Percentage of generations in the United States making charitable contributions in 2018, by donation channel used [Graph], Blackbaud, April 24, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/305866/us-generational-comparison-charitable-contributions-online-giving-channels/