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Stewardship Throughout the Full DAF Donor Journey

How to cultivate, convert and grow DAF donor giving across your fundraising team The vast majority of organizations do not have a...

Neon One Brings Seamless DAF Giving to Nonprofits with DAFpay Integration

Drew Schneider

Dec 17, 20242 min read

Chariot News

Neon One Brings Seamless DAF Giving to Nonprofits with DAFpay Integration

CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neon One, the nonprofit software platform built to empower communities of generosity, has...

Defining digital DAF strategy – and how to implement one

Mitch Stein

Dec 12, 20249 min read

Defining digital DAF strategy – and how to implement one

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have rapidly become a critical segment of philanthropy and opportunity for nonprofit fundraisers...

Mitch Stein

Dec 6, 20249 min read

Featured Post

Why is DAF data so complicated? And, what can we do about it?

DAF giving has become a critical revenue stream for nonprofits, while also creating significant headaches for donor database management...

Introducing Chariot’s Directory of all DAF Providers

Mitch Stein

Dec 4, 20241 min read

DAF Essentials

Introducing Chariot’s Directory of all DAF Providers

Collecting and organizing DAF data is a rapidly growing challenge for nonprofits. Managing DAF donations requires nonprofits to...

Mitch Stein

Nov 25, 20241 min read

DAF Essentials

DAF Gift Acceptance Policy

Download our Gift Acceptance Policy - a legal template your nonprofit can use to guide your approach to DAF gifts.

Mitch Stein

Nov 22, 20246 min read

Get more from GivingTuesday

As November winds down, the countdown to GivingTuesday begins. Over the past 12 years, GivingTuesday has developed into a global movement...

The Keys to Success With DAF Fundraising This Giving Season

Mitch Stein

Nov 14, 20247 min read

The Keys to Success With DAF Fundraising This Giving Season

As we head into the giving season of a challenging year for nonprofit fundraising, everyone is fine-tuning their year end campaigns...

Top 10 Takeaways from the 2024 National Philanthropic Trust DAF Report

Mitch Stein

Nov 13, 20245 min read

Top 10 Takeaways from the 2024 National Philanthropic Trust DAF Report

This week, the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) unveiled their highly anticipated annual Donor-Advised Fund Report—the only...

Mitch Stein

Nov 11, 20245 min read

A Guide to DAF Giving Security

In recent years, DAFs have experienced a remarkable rise in popularity. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, the amount of...

2025: A Pivotal Year for Philanthropy in Washington

Mitch Stein

Oct 22, 20245 min read

2025: A Pivotal Year for Philanthropy in Washington

At the 2024 DAF Giving Summit, four leading Donor Advised Fund CEOs shared their insights on the biggest legislative threats to...

7 practical steps to improve the nonprofit experience with DAF giving

Mitch Stein

Oct 21, 20244 min read

7 practical steps to improve the nonprofit experience with DAF giving

Last week, Chariot attended the third annual DAF Giving Summit for the third year in a row and gained tremendous insight from the DAF...

Mitch Stein

Oct 15, 20244 min read

First-Ever DAF Day Successfully Kicks Off Giving Season, Participants See Everything From $3 Million Increases to Their Biggest Giving Day Ever

More than 1,200 nonprofits joined dozens of DAF providers and fundraising platforms for the industry-wide day dedicated to DAF giving on...

Mitch Stein

Oct 9, 20249 min read

DAF Essentials

Get your own Donor Advised Fund (DAF)!

You may have heard how DAFs are a smart choice for active donors. You may not have heard how easy it can be to set one up for yourself!

The DAF Day Countdown Is On: 10 Last-Minute Prep Tips for Nonprofits

Mitch Stein

Oct 4, 20249 min read

The DAF Day Countdown Is On: 10 Last-Minute Prep Tips for Nonprofits

DAF Day is just days away. And if that makes you break a sweat, don’t worry. Whether you’re already on the DAF Day train or you’re just...

Mitch Stein

Sep 30, 20243 min read

6 free and easy ways to access DAFpay for your fundraising

With the recent exponential growth in DAF giving, organizations everywhere are seeking more ways to find more DAF donors and increase...

5 easy steps to engaging DAF donors on DAF Day and beyond

Mitch Stein

Sep 30, 20247 min read

5 easy steps to engaging DAF donors on DAF Day and beyond

If your team is sharpening its focus on donor-advised funds, you’ve got good reasons to head in this direction. According to the DAF...

7 Takeaways from The DAF Donor Satisfaction Survey by Giving Compass & The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Mitch Stein

Sep 25, 20246 min read

7 Takeaways from The DAF Donor Satisfaction Survey by Giving Compass & The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Giving Compass, a nonprofit platform helping donors make more informed and impactful charitable donations, partnered with...

How to Craft Your Winning DAF Strategy: 7 Secrets of DAF Fundraising

Mitch Stein

Sep 24, 20248 min read

How to Craft Your Winning DAF Strategy: 7 Secrets of DAF Fundraising

Most nonprofit organizations haven't tapped into DAFs for their fundraising strategy yet. Unlike your seasonal campaigns, DAFs need some...

The biggest untapped opportunity for DAF Day success? Your board.

Mitch Stein

Sep 13, 20244 min read