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.
Cogent: Affluent Generation X Investors Dissatisfied with Advisors
By Warren S. HerschMany affluent U.S. investors in their 30s and 40s are thinking about finding new financial advisors.
April 04, 2011
6 Charitable Actions Parents Can Do to Influence ChildrenWhat parents say and do with regard to charitable giving and volunteering makes a big difference in the charitable activities of their children once they have grown up, according to a research study by Russ Reid Co.
January 25, 2011
CAFAmerica Fund 'Fast Tracks' Giving to Foreign NonprofitsCharities Aid Foundation America (CAFAmerica) has created a "fast track" fund to assist foreign nonprofit entities, the organization announced Monday.
January 19, 2011
DAFs, Private Foundations: Working Separately and TogetherFidelity Charitable Gift Fund and the Association of Small Foundations announced a collaboration designed to educate advisors and donors about DAFs and foundations, two of the most widely used giving vehicles, and how they complement each other.
January 17, 2011
Income Tax Preparation: How to Track Non-Cash Donations on Your iPadBMG Certified Public Accountants LLPhas created an iPad version of its iDonatedIt app, which it developed in 2009 for the iPhone, the firm announced Monday.
January 11, 2011
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Set Record for Nonprofit Giving in 2010Donors to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund supported U.S. charities in record numbers in 2010, the Gift Fund reported Tuesday.
December 06, 2010
Donor-Advised Funds’ Growth Surges: NPT Report for 2010Although the U.S. economy continued to struggle in 2009, the number of donor-advised funds grew by 3% and total dollar grants from these vehicles to charities…
December 01, 2010
Donor Advised Funds: Busting the Myths, Experiencing the RewardDon't let misunderstandings about donor-advised funds keep you from exploring this worthy charitable vehicle.