# Nonprofit Advisory Council > Nonprofit leaders help shape Chariot's products and strategy, keeping our work grounded in real fundraising and operations needs. - Canonical: https://givechariot.com/nonprofit-advisory-council --- **Nonprofit Adisory Council** ### Shaping the future of DAF giving Development, finance, and operations leaders who partner with Chariot in building better tools for a stronger nonprofit sector. ### Built with (not just for) nonprofits We believe the best products are made in close collaboration with the people who use them. **How the council contributes** ### Advises on product direction & nonprofit needs ### Offers feedback on early features & roadmap priorities ### Surfaces emerging trends in giving & operations ### Keeps us deeply connected to a range of orgs & missions ### Meet the advisors Art Weinkofsky Central Park Conservancy Director of Development & Information Systems > "Chariot's DAF solutions for non-profits are very exciting for us because it provides an immediate call-to-action to our donors from our online donation pages and encourages them complete that commitment in real-time. The untapped potential of DAF dollars locked away needs creative solutions to make it easier for donors to make their gifts. Chariot is smoothing the way to this goal." ### Healthcare Brandy Reppy Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Director of Development & Digital Technology > "There’s no denying the power of DAFs for nonprofits, and this is an exciting time to be at the forefront of how to tap into this valuable resource with great strategic minds in the industry." Jay Jump American Cancer Society Senior Vice President of Digital Product > "Our product development philosophy at ACS is built around 3 core tenets: anticipating audience needs, reducing friction, and deepening relationships. Chariot’s solution hits all three of those marks. I am excited to work with a partner who is focused on understanding the user’s needs and sharing those insights to help as well as facilitating collaboration within the space." Karyn DeMartini March of Dimes VP of Major, Principal, & Planned Giving > "As the donor landscape changes and donors are giving more non-cash assets, I am excited to provide them with a way to easily give from their DAF. Chariot is providing a donor-friendly, donor-centric tool which will automate internal processes and improve accuracy. It's a win for donors, a win for staff, and a win for our mission!" ### Education Meghan Lee ACLU Associate Director for Impact Giving > "I am excited to work with Chariot and help donors realize the promise and impact of their DAFs, especially in this critical moment." Michael Crisona Blood Cancer United Senior Vice President, Advancement > "Donor Advised Funds have long been a critical giving mechanism for philanthropist at all levels. It is exciting to be a part of helping to create more efficiency, effectiveness, and awareness around DAFs, in an effort to unlock greater potential within philanthropy that will ultimately help to FUEL greater impact among hundreds of important missions across the country and world." Michele Sommer Pan-Mass Challenge Chief Financial Officer ### International Monique Canada DonorsChoose Senior VP of Marketing > "I am passionate about making charitable giving more accessible, and excited to join Chariot’s advisory board to help others support the DonorsChoose mission." Shayla Titley The Public Theater Director, Patron Programs and Services > "Tech is used in nearly everything we do, and I'm excited to work with Chariot to make it easier for donors to initiate gifts and for non-profits to be prepared to plan and thank their donors." ### Social Impact Sharon Bean International Rescue Committee Senior Director, Planned Giving > “Today, there are so many more avenues and options for donors to give to and engage with impactful organizations. Making giving easier and encouraging donors to involve their friends and families transforms development programs and creates community. This is where I find my energy, and it’s exciting to see and be a part of Chariot’s work leading the sector to grow DAF giving.” Shirley Nagar Michael J. Fox Foundation Director of Planned Giving > "I’m excited to leverage Chariot and create a low barrier and seamless DAF giving experience to our donors." Theresa Scordo Wounded Warrior Project Donor Stewardship Associate Director > "I’m excited to be involved with Chariot because they are transforming the way we engage with DAF donors—making giving more seamless, impactful, and accessible. Strengthening these relationships ensures that more philanthropic dollars go where they’re needed most, allowing us to honor and empower wounded warriors in even greater ways." Trish Davis, CFRE Susan G. Komen VP, Major Gifts & Planned Giving > "DAFs are one of the most promising sources of new revenue for nonprofits and I'm so excited at how Chariot is helping us unlock more of it. It's an incredible innovation that is so badly needed in our sector." Wendy Vizek The Alzheimer's Association SVP, Community Engagement & Field Ops > "I am excited to continue to partner with Chariot to promote and maximize our DAF giving potential."