As we continue our international journey of donor advised funds, let’s next visit Asia, a continent with longstanding traditions of philanthropy amongst the wealthy. In this post, we will explore whether or not donor advised funds are part of the philanthropic landscape and how different countries in the region approach DAF giving. The Bridgespan Group […]
Author: Jayme Klein
News You Can Use: 2024 In Review
Here at DAFinitive®, we were busy all year finding funds, donors and sponsor organizations to help make your donor advised fund research more robust. We are also regularly tracking industry news so that we can help you keep up on the world of donor advised funds. Check out our online DAF Research Center anytime to […]
Corporate Philanthropy, DAFs and the Pledge 1% Movement
Here at DAFinitively Speaking we focus a lot on individual donors. However, many DAFs are used by corporations as well! Per Giving USA’s most recent report, corporate philanthropy grew by three percent in 2023 and more than 23 percent from 2018-2022! How is corporate philanthropy changing from employer matches and in-kind gifts? Let’s explore the […]
Around the World of DAFs: United Kingdom
Don’t put away that passport yet! Our summer abroad isn’t over yet. This final part of our tour takes place in the UK. We’ll explore the diverse options that DAF donors have to make their philanthropic gifts in the UK, how that compares with giving in the US and how, just as here at home, […]
Around the World of DAFs: Europe
As we continue through the world of donor-advised funds, let’s daydream a bit and think about summer travel. Take out that imaginary Eurail pass, check your frequent flier miles and let’s take a look at what DAF sponsors are doing overseas. Many of the organizations below are members of Transnational Giving Europe (TGE), which allows […]
Recap of the 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds
The DAF Research Collaborative recently published the 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds, their largest study to date. Co-authors H. Daniel Heist, Danielle Vance-Mullen, Brittany Kienker and Jeff Williams operate in various areas of the DAF universe including higher education and consulting. Using data from 2014-2022, the report received responses from more than 100 […]
