Donor Advised Funds
Learn about the advantages of charitable giving through donor-advised funds as well the latest news and analysis individual DAFs and the increasingly popular philanthropic strategy they represent.
Schwab Charitable’s Assets, Grants Set Records in FY12
By Michael S. FischerSchwab Charitable reported this week that its charitable assets under management rose to a record $3.2 billion in the 2012 fiscal year ended June 30, an increase of 3.6% over the previous year.
May 14, 2012
Rise in Donors to Charities for the Destitute Looks TemporaryDespite accelerated giving, charities that strive to meet basic needs of the most down-and-out Americans are struggling to remain viable as demand for services accelerates, according to a new study.
February 02, 2012
Crowdfunding Enters the Charitable Giving Tool KitNonprofit organizations and other charitable groups focused on worthy causes are always on the lookout for new ways to raise funds. Crowdfunding, an offshoot of crowdsourcing, is gaining traction as a tool for nonprofits and philanthropists.
December 30, 2011
Donor-Advised Funds Enjoyed Strong Turnaround in 2010Donor-advised funds received $7.8 billion in 2010, 2.6% of total U.S. charitable giving for the year, helping fuel a turnaround for the segment, according to a new report from National Philanthropic Trust.
December 22, 2011
Philanthropy Focus: Page Snow on Private Foundation FundraisingPrivate foundations that actively raise funds are usually thought to need extra money. Now, this notion is being turned on its head, according to Page Eberstadt Snow of Foundation Source, the private foundation outsourcing firm.
December 12, 2011
Philanthropy Focus: DAFs Get a Nod From TreasuryA Treasury report of donor-advised funds finds that their payouts are not below average, but a powerful critic was not assuaged.
November 06, 2011
Donor Advised Funds: A Less Expensive Charitable Alternative?Donor Advised Funds can allow your clients to align their planning and charitable aspirations.
October 10, 2011
Looking to Give a Million? Tool Helps Big Donors Find Right MatchA new tool lets big-dollar donors find out about the charities they want to give to before they write that check.