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The DAF Day 2025 Campaign Officially Kicks Off
The second annual DAF Day will be on Thursday October 9th, with a new site, new capabilities and new partners to show what Donor Advised Funds will do to meet the moment.

Mitch Stein
3 min read


New for DAF Day 2025: big opportunities, fresh resources & unstoppable momentum
The DAF Day 2025 countdown has begun! We’re kicking off with all-new ways to make this philanthropic holiday a success for every organization.

Mitch Stein
3 days ago6 min read


The DAF Day 2025 Campaign Officially Kicks Off
The second annual DAF Day will be on Thursday October 9th, with a new site, new capabilities and new partners to show what Donor Advised Funds will do to meet the moment.

Mitch Stein
4 days ago3 min read


Chariot Compliance Explained
Everything you need to know about Chariot’s industry-leading compliance program and how it works for nonprofits and “payers”, such as Donor Advised Funds.

Mitch Stein
Jun 104 min read


DAFs vs. QCDs: Why This Common Confusion Can Cost You
How to Identify, Code, and Receipt These Gift Types the Right Way

Mitch Stein
Jun 23 min read


DAFs vs. Workplace Giving: Gift Coding Rules to Live By
Why lumping these two distinct giving channels together muddies your data—and how to clean it up for better insights and decision-making.

Mitch Stein
May 283 min read


10 Messaging Templates to Engage DAF Donors
These donors are so loyal and valuable, we’d assume that we’ve perfected the art of engaging them, but the truth is—we can do better.

Mitch Stein
May 74 min read


Breaking down the new National DAF Donor Survey
13 takeaways for Nonprofits and DAF Providers from the latest research published by The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, surveying 2,100 DAF donors.

Mitch Stein
May 512 min read


Chariot Introduces New Solution for Better Grant Payments with 6 DAF Partners
This collaborative product launch brings a faster, easier, safer way to send & receive grant payments.

Mitch Stein
Apr 304 min read


Behind-the-Scenes Risks: How DAF Giving is Being Exploited—And What You Can Do About It
Scammers are finding new ways to target nonprofits through Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) giving. Learn the threats—and how to protect your organization.

Mitch Stein
Apr 252 min read


How DAF Gift Processing Sinks Nonprofit Efficiency
Nonprofits are drowning in inefficient workflows for all the donor-advised fund gifts they receive. Here’s what that looks like—and how to get your time back.

Mitch Stein
Apr 234 min read


DAF Gifts: Why “Eventually” Isn’t Good Enough
When donors give from their Donor-Advised Funds, timing matters more than you think. Here’s why none of us should settle for delayed dollars.

Mitch Stein
Apr 213 min read


Stop Sending Thank You Notes to Fidelity
Let’s talk about something that’s wasting time, money, and a whole lot of paper in nonprofit offices everywhere: thank you notes sent to Fidelity Charitable and other commercial donor-advised fund (DAF) providers.

Mitch Stein
Apr 153 min read


Top 6 Takeaways from New DAF Research Collaborative Report
DAFRC released an in-depth survey of Donor Advised Fund Managers. We’ve pulled out some key takeaways for nonprofit fundraisers in this...

Mitch Stein
Apr 107 min read


DAF Giving Made Easy: GiveCampus donors can now give in just 15 seconds!
GiveCampus has partnered with Chariot, creators of DAFpay, to streamline and amplify charitable giving to educational institutions.

Mitch Stein
Apr 13 min read


Why do we need a DAF Payment Option?
Chariot’s flagship product, DAFpay, is an express checkout product built for donors that want to give easily from their Donor Advised Funds.

Mitch Stein
Mar 314 min read


DAFs for the Masses: How to Unlock DAF Giving Potential in Every Donor
Check out these best practices and simple tactics you and your team can adopt today.

Mitch Stein
Mar 286 min read


Chariot Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Chariot joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more NEW YORK CITY, March 18, 2025 — Chariot is proud to have been named to...

Mitch Stein
Mar 183 min read


Top 12 Takeaways from Fidelity Charitable's 2025 Giving Report
Fidelity Charitable—the largest Donor-Advised Fund provider in the world—recently released its 2025 Giving Report, offering a...

Mitch Stein
Mar 114 min read


New & Expanded Chariot Nonprofit Advisory Council for 2025
16 leading DAF fundraisers that collectively raise over $6 billion annually come together to partner on Chariot’s mission...

Mitch Stein
Mar 113 min read


Integrating DAFs into Peer-to-Peer & Event Fundraising
Peer-to-Peer and Event fundraising are the most common instances where DAF donors don’t use their DAF - and therefore the biggest...

Mitch Stein
Mar 66 min read
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