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Announcing the 2025 DAF Day Award Winners!
Not only did thousands of organizations join the DAF Day movement this year, there were also hundreds that shared their promotional activity for consideration in the first-ever DAF Day Awards. Below you’ll find a summary of the award winners across all 5 nonprofit categories and the full list of finalists’ promotional assets that is avalable to review.
Mitch Stein
4 min read
DAF Day Sees Exponential Growth in Year Two, Moving Millions in DAF Dollars to Nonprofits
DAF Day 2025 saw 4x the nonprofit participation and 6x the DAF participation from DAF Day 2024!
Mitch Stein
4 min read
DAFpay Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025
We’re honored to share that DAFpay has been recognized by TIME as one of the year’s best inventions.
Mitch Stein
2 min read
How the New Tax Bill Will Reshape Philanthropy and DAFs: Actionable Steps for Nonprofits, Donors, and Fundraisers
With major changes taking effect in 2026, 2025 is a crucial year for strategic giving—here’s what you need to know and do now.
Mitch Stein
Aug 64 min read
How to Assess Your Opportunity with DAFpay on Donation Forms
Many organizations and platforms are curious about the impact DAFpay can have on their fundraising outcomes. This article covers the best ways to assess the opportunity and measure effectiveness for your situation.
Mitch Stein
Aug 58 min read
Breaking down the DAFgiving360 FY25 Annual Report
The most important takeaways in the latest reporting from the second largest DAF in the world.
Mitch Stein
Aug 44 min read
Getting DAF Ready: How Nonprofits can Maximize DAF Day 2025
As donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to reshape the philanthropic landscape, nonprofits are finding new ways to engage, educate, and empower their supporters.
Mitch Stein
Jul 215 min read
Why DAF Providers Can’t Afford to Miss DAF Day This Year
DAF Day is now a key moment in the philanthropy calendar that drives more fund holder activity, nonprofit engagement and overall DAF program growth. It's a national giving day specifically for Donor-Advised Funds, but the impact extends far beyond October 9th for the DAF Providers that commit to the movement.
Mitch Stein
Jul 117 min read
Curing Your DAF Data: Best Practices for Everyone to follow
Transforming data chaos into clarity: a strategic framework for smarter DAF fundraising rooted in high quality DAF giving data.
Mitch Stein
Jul 37 min read
Inside the 2025 DAF Fundraising Report: How Donor-Advised Funds Are Transforming Philanthropy
DAF gifts grew 30% in 2024—discover how donors are doubling their impact and reshaping fundraising with DAFs.
Mitch Stein
Jun 275 min read
Double Your DAF Day Impact: Unlock Matching Gifts with Half My DAF
Half My DAF joins forces with DAF Day 2025 to unlock $2.25M in matching funds for nonprofits—here’s how to get involved before the deadline.
Mitch Stein
Jun 255 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
Jun 176 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
Jun 163 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
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