Their research suggests that if secular organizations can create tight-knit connections among their donors, the giving would increase.

Most businesses and corporations, and some governments, are secular organizations.

The authors said the same effect might be found in secular organizations that are close-knit with shared morals and values.

Finally, mention must be made of various links with secular organizations working for the promotion of justice, peace and the respect for human dignity.

This study found that members of secular organizations are very likely to label themselves primarily as atheists, but also very likely to consider themselves humanists.