Is the Giving Pledge Living Up to Its Potential?
Only 13 percent of U.S. billionaires have signed the Giving Pledge, and almost 80 percent of the original signers’ gifts have gone toward their foundations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
GoFundMe Enters the DAF Game: What It Means for Everyday Giving
A new offering by the well-known brand could be a rising tide that lifts all DAFs, observers say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The DAF Ask That Led Donors to Double Their Gifts
When supporters were persuaded to give using their donor-advised fund, they gave the same or more 85 percent of the time, new research finds.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Depression Research Gets Big Boost From Steel Magnate’s $40 Million Gift
Plus, Amway heirs gave $20 million to Northwood University, medical students in Ellsworth, Kan., will benefit from a $15 million donation, and a $10 million gift will support budding lawyers pursuing public service careers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
MIT and Other Institutions to Share $90 Million Gift
Plus, construction projects at three universities attracted more than $35 million from private donors, and nursing students at an HBCU will benefit from a $1 million windfall.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
4 Strategies Fundraisers Can Use to Boost DAF Donations
One piece of advice: Tap into your inner Nancy Drew.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How Big Are Donor-Advised Fund Accounts? New Report Reassesses Data
Separating DAF sponsors that administer mass donations — say, workplace giving programs — from national sponsors like Fidelity Charitable or Schwab led to very different average account sizes and payout rates.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
7 Smart Tips to Reach DAF Donors — and Raise More
Make it easy for these valuable supporters to give, and more advice from experts.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
Want to Connect With DAF Donors? New Research Offers Insights
Among the findings: DAF donors give in multiple ways, and they’re promising prospects to make planned gifts.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Looking for DAF Donors? Here Are 4 Keys to St. Jude’s Success
The fundraising powerhouse uses every opportunity to let people know it accepts gifts from DAFs, and it tracks data carefully so it can make tailored appeals.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Philanthropy’s 2025 Buzzwords: Concerns About Power Will Dominate the Nonprofit World
From “accelerationism” to “weaponize,” this year’s words reflect who has influence over the people nonprofits serve and the field as a whole.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
Next for DAFs? Accounts as Tools for Regular Folks, Not Just the Wealthy
Donor-advised fund providers aim to make their products as commonplace as college savings and retirement accounts.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Understanding and Tapping Into Donor-Advised Funds
These accounts have become the preferred giving vehicle for many donors. Use this collection of articles and other resources to learn how to connect with those who hold DAFs.
Article on DAFs’ Problems Was Spot On. My Experience Is Proof
The DAF system is broken, says one reader, but a simple fix could help ensure the funds go where they’re needed most.
DAFs, Wall Street, and the Changing Culture of Giving
Altruism is losing ground to greed and self-interest as donations increasingly get structured as personal investments, a new report argues.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
DAF Assets: $250 Billion, and Counting
While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising