Donor-advised funds (DAFs) increasingly dominate philanthropy. Since 2020, assets in these funds have more than doubled, and nonprofits see an increasing share of revenue from them. With over $326 billion sitting in DAFs waiting to be deployed, the opportunity for mission-driven organizations is enormous—if we know how to seize it.
In this session, we will explore:
Trends and projections
How to engage donors who give through DAFs
How to engage DAF sponsors and advisors
Common mistakes to avoid
Moderator
Richard Feiner (he/him) - Adjunct Instructor, New York University School of Professional Studies
Panelists
Dan Heist (he/him) - Co-Founder, Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative
Elaine Kenig (she/her) - Chief Communications Officer, Vanguard Charitable
Erika Albert (she/her) - Senior Director - Major and Principal Gifts, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
Sharon Bean (she/her) - Senior Director of Planned Giving, International Rescue Committee
This event is offered in collaboration with the George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising within the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.