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$251 Billion
Total assets in DAFs, already committed to giving
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...
Mitch Stein
9 min read
Integrating DAFs into Peer-to-Peer & Event Fundraising
Peer-to-Peer and Event fundraising are the most common instances where DAF donors don’t use their DAF - and therefore the biggest...
Mitch Stein
Mar 66 min read
A Guide to Incorporating DAFs into Your Major Gifts & Planned Giving Fundraising Strategies
Major Gifts and Planned Giving are essential pillars of nonprofit fundraising, providing sustained support and deepening donor...
Mitch Stein
Feb 149 min read
DAF Gift Processing: Why It Matters & How to Get It Right
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) giving growth is drastically outpacing other forms of giving for nonprofit fundraisers...
Mitch Stein
Jan 306 min read
5 Tips to Make Your DAFpay Launch a Success
Congratulations on your organization’s DAFpay launch! Your supporters can now contribute with their DAF in just three clicks...
Mitch Stein
Jan 234 min read
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...
Mitch Stein
Dec 18, 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 12, 20249 min read
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...
Mitch Stein
Dec 6, 20249 min read
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
Dec 4, 20241 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...
Mitch Stein
Nov 22, 20246 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...
Mitch Stein
Nov 14, 20247 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...
Mitch Stein
Nov 11, 20245 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...
Mitch Stein
Sep 30, 20243 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...
Mitch Stein
Sep 24, 20248 min read
Resources to Maximize DAFpay in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
In order to get the most out of DAFpay in your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, it’s critical to educate your fundraisers on Donor Advised Funds...
Drew Schneider
May 2, 20244 min read
Why Nonprofit Fundraisers Should Get Their Own Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
It’s easier than you might think to set up your own DAF to better understand what a rapidly growing segment of your donors use for their...
Drew Schneider
Apr 18, 20244 min read
DAF Giving Ethics: Resolving Complex Scenarios for Nonprofit Success
DAFs are an incredible opportunity for nonprofit fundraising, but they do come with strict rules that a nonprofit needs to carefully...
Drew Schneider
Jan 29, 20245 min read
Answering Fundraisers’ Burning Questions on Donor Advised Funds
We joined AFP’s New York City chapter last week to help answer nonprofit fundraisers’ biggest questions around DAFs. Here’s what we...
Drew Schneider
Dec 5, 20235 min read
How does DAFpay compare to other DAF solutions for nonprofits?
DAFpay by Chariot exists because nonprofits are in critical need of a modern, integrated solution to raise more money from Donor Advised...
Drew Schneider
Nov 8, 20233 min read
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Donations Happening on your Domain
Breaking down how much value is lost when a major gift is made through a 3rd party platform instead of your own website. I recently...
Mitch Stein
Sep 20, 20235 min read
Getting Started: The Chariot Dashboard
How to sign up and create a Chariot account Navigate to app.givechariot.com/signup and follow the 3 steps (described below). Step 1: ...
Drew Schneider
Sep 20, 20235 min read
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