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Donor-advised funds hold over $16 billion in Canada and continue to grow. Many charities still lack a clear plan to access and steward this capital.

You need to know how DAFs work, how donors think, and how to position your organization to receive and retain this funding.

In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn what DAFs are, how donors use them, and how your organization prepares for DAF readiness and long-term stewardship.

You will hear from:
• Mike Todd, Strategic Philanthropy Advisor and DAF specialist, on how DAF donors make giving decisions
• Amina Mohamed, Founder and ED of Cameras For Girls, on welcoming and stewarding DAF donors
• Lee Burton, Director of Philanthropic Services at MakeWay, on facilitating more authentic relationships between donors and communities, and investing in tech that better connects DAFs with frontline partners.

You will then join a 45-minute breakout session and complete a practical worksheet to assess your DAF readiness and next steps.

Key Questions
• What is a DAF and how does the structure work?
• Why are more donors choosing DAFs?
• How do charities signal readiness to DAF holders and financial advisors?
• What stewardship practices build repeat DAF gifts?

Who Should Attend
• Executive Directors
• Fundraising and development leads
• Board members
• Consultants advising charities

Learning Objectives
• Understand how DAF donors think and give
• Identify gaps in your organization’s DAF readiness
• Build a stewardship plan for DAF relationships
• Leave with a practical action worksheet tailored to your organization