Donor Advised Funds

I remember when I first started in the donor advised fund world. One of our earliest funds was opened by a sharp,…

It’s not uncommon for families to ask me, “How should we give together?” In most of those cases, they are starting with…

I’m celebrating 21 years in the charitable giving world. When I started in June of 2000, we were on the front end of…

You may not have as much interest as I do in tracking the growth of donor advised funds over the years, but…

Should I be giving now or is it OK to give later? During the crush of the pandemic, there was a heartfelt…

There’s still plenty of uncertainty over how 2021 will shape up. How should the wise nonprofit leader adjust to shifting conditions?

Several recent reports show the strength of DAF giving. Through this time when many have experienced financial setbacks, DAF grants have increased…

Most think foundations are for rich people, but I really do believe that foundations are for everyone.

What’s the biggest source of nonprofit funding? I’ll bet you would have a hard time guessing. It’s not donations by individuals.

It’s fun to see families bearing down on the idea of multi-generational success. Sometimes families approach me with a simple question: “Where do…

“Not all donor advised funds are created equal,” writes Iain Bernhoft in Philanthropy Daily. DAFs are popular, but donors need to know…

Do you know how a donor advised fund works? Not many people do, though they’ve been around since 1914.