DAFs can be a maze: Fundraisers, here are nine ways to get donations from Donor Advised Funds

Author Gabe Oatley
Donor Advised Fund grants can give your charity a boost. In 2021, the average DAF grant was $10,000.

Why It Matters

Donor Advised Fund assets have grown dramatically in recent years, but many fundraisers arenโ€™t sure how to connect with DAF holders.

The holiday season is crunch time for fundraisers. On average, charities raiseย a quarter of their budget in Decemberย โ€” and fundraisers are the staff tasked with bringing home the bacon. Historically, charities almost always knew their donors, but times have changed. Donors are increasingly giving throughย Donor Advised Fundsย (DAFs) โ€” and unlike direct donations, DAF holders are not legally required to provide charities with their contact details. This can make things tricky.

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