Donor Advised Funds
Learn about the advantages of charitable giving through donor-advised funds as well the latest news and analysis individual DAFs and the increasingly popular philanthropic strategy they represent.
January 29, 2013
Philanthropy Changes as Rising Generation of Donors EmergesThe next generation of high-net-worth donors will make philanthropy more impactful, more hands-on and more networked, according to a new study.
December 02, 2012
Joseph E. Murray (1919-2012)Discovery is a painful process, born from failed and costly experimentation, the doubt of others, and villainization by those who do not share in the vision being sought.
November 27, 2012
In Passing: Joseph E. Murray (1919-2012)Joseph E. Murray transformed medical science by pioneering the first organ transplants and saving hundreds and thousands of lives even though he was initially decried as a monster for even thinking of it.
November 20, 2012
New Index Is the Kinder, Gentler S&P 500Modeled on the S&P 500, the S&I 100 aims to identify high-impact results for donors.
October 22, 2012
Charities’ 2011 Fundraising Barely Broke Even: StudyIf there were any doubts that charities have had difficulty raising funds in recent years, these should be dispelled by a new report on 2011 fundraising performance by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Urban Institute.
July 27, 2012
Schwab Charitable’s Assets, Grants Set Records in FY12Schwab Charitable reported this week that its charitable assets under management rose to a record $3.2 billion in the 2012 fiscal year ended June 30, an increase of 3.6% over the previous year.
July 24, 2012
How Charities Persuade Donors to Give BigThere are six common motivators that prompt large donations, said the director of Bolder Giving in a webinar sponsored by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
July 05, 2012
Will 2013 See the Demise of Donor-Advised Funds?Charitable deductions are a hot topic in this years tax reform debates, but donor-advised funds have been singled out for potential elimination in 2013.
May 14, 2012
Rise in Donors to Charities for the Destitute Looks TemporaryDespite accelerated giving, charities that strive to meet basic needs of the most down-and-out Americans are struggling to remain viable as demand for services accelerates, according to a new study.
February 02, 2012
Crowdfunding Enters the Charitable Giving Tool KitNonprofit organizations and other charitable groups focused on worthy causes are always on the lookout for new ways to raise funds. Crowdfunding, an offshoot of crowdsourcing, is gaining traction as a tool for nonprofits and philanthropists.