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, […]
DAFinitively Speaking
Company Updates
Last week, The Helen Brown Group LLC (HBG), parent company of DAFinitive®, announced an ownership transition. In fact, and to be more personal, I have acquired HBG from Helen Brown, the company’s founder. I am super excited, and honored, to take the helm! In my new role, I’ll be serving as president and CEO of […]
Your donor database has people with DAFs in it already
Chances are good that you’ve read the stats already and you know all this, but just in case this topic is new to you: And you know this, too: people are giving money to DAFs rather than directly to nonprofits. And for those of us in the nonprofit sector, that’s frustrating. Contributions to DAFs in […]
The Due Diligence of DAF Giving
The concept of due diligence has deep roots in the financial sector, originating with the US Securities Act in 1933. The process has evolved over the last century and looks different across many industries, but the main objective is the same: taking precautions to assess risk and avoid damage to the organization. In a post […]
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 […]
