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

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

Mitch Stein

9 min read

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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

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 Future of Fundraising: 10 Ways DAFs Are Taking Individual Giving to New Heights

Mitch Stein

Aug 30, 20248 min read

DAF Essentials

The Future of Fundraising: 10 Ways DAFs Are Taking Individual Giving to New Heights

As DAFs gain popularity, nonprofit organizations of all sizes are looking for direction on the best way to engage with this fast growing too

Donor Advised Funds 101: Donor Benefits, DAF Myths & How Nonprofits can Spark DAF Giving

Mitch Stein

Aug 12, 20248 min read

DAF Essentials

Donor Advised Funds 101: Donor Benefits, DAF Myths & How Nonprofits can Spark DAF Giving

While donor advised funds (DAFs) have long been a mystery to the public, their impact is just too powerful to ignore. Research from The...

Drew Schneider

Mar 21, 20245 min read

DAF Essentials

Who uses a DAF?

This article answers key questions on DAF donor behavior, demographics and trends based on the latest industry research. As of the end of...

So… What is a DAF? Donor Advised Funds 101 for Fundraisers

Mitch Stein

Mar 13, 20245 min read

DAF Essentials

So… What is a DAF? Donor Advised Funds 101 for Fundraisers

This DAF 101 breaks down the key details on what a DAF is, how a DAF works and where DAFs come from. This article covers: DAF definitions...

Drew Schneider

Nov 26, 20235 min read

DAF Essentials

Is a Donor Advised Fund right for me?

DAFs are a powerful tool for more engaged & impactful philanthropy. Learn how they work, who they are for and where to get started if you...

Drew Schneider

Sep 26, 20231 min read

DAF Essentials

Pop Quiz! Think You Know DAFs?

Nonprofit fundraisers are hearing more and more about DAFs these days, but most people in the industry have a few questions about how...

DAFs 101: What Are They, Why Do They Matter & Who Uses Them?

Drew Schneider

Jun 8, 20235 min read

DAF Essentials

DAFs 101: What Are They, Why Do They Matter & Who Uses Them?

Get to know the basics of donor advised funds with our DAFs 101. This is a sneak peek of our Maximizing Donor-Advised Fund Giving Toolkit.

Demystifying DAFs: Busting 5 Common Myths and Misconceptions

Drew Schneider

Jun 6, 20233 min read

DAF Essentials

Demystifying DAFs: Busting 5 Common Myths and Misconceptions

You might think you know Donor-advised Funds, but let’s make sure we’ve got the facts straight.

Drew Schneider

May 15, 20233 min read

DAF Essentials

What is a DAF?

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a specialized financial account designed for charitable giving.

The Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised Funds

Drew Schneider

Jan 19, 20235 min read

DAF Essentials

The Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised Funds

Source: Anna Bean, Givebutter Discover everything you need to know about donor-advised funds, including how they work, what benefits they...

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