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.
February 04, 2020
Nonprofits Weigh In on Pros and Cons of Donor-Advised FundsDAFs are growing in popularity, but they have some vocal critics.
December 23, 2019
Philanthropy 2020: Looking Backward to Go ForwardAlthough charitable giving remains strong, tax efficiencies might be key.
November 11, 2019
Philanthropies Doubled Their Disaster-Related Funding in 2017U.S. organizations shelled out $500 million for the costliest year for natural disasters on record.
October 30, 2019
Why Clients Decide to Donate Publicly or AnonymouslyThere are good reasons for either, and the choice should not be made lightly.
September 16, 2019
SEC Fines Prudential Units for Misleading Fund BoardsThe 94 funds were harmed when reorganized so that Prudential and its affiliates could get tax benefits, the SEC says.
September 11, 2019
2 Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Strategies for the New Tax EraThe increased standard deduction makes these techniques, which most taxpayers don't know about, more important than ever.
August 23, 2019
Advised DIY Clients' Balances Way Ahead of Non-Advised Clients': StudySchwab report finds much bigger allocations to mutual funds and ETFs in advised accounts.
August 22, 2019
Dawn Bennett Appeals 20-Year Prison SentenceBennett was sentenced in July for defrauding retirees out of $20 million.
July 30, 2019
Women's Funds Lure More Engaged DonorsDonors to women's funds give more to charity and support more organizations than general donors do, a study found.
July 09, 2019
How Donor-Advised Funds Can Amp Up Their Giving PowerMany donor-advised fund investors don't realize they can make impact investments as well as giving to charity.