# Chariot > Donor-advised fund infrastructure for nonprofits. Chariot helps nonprofits raise more from DAFs and save time on gift processing. ## Pages - [Home](https://givechariot.com/index.md): With Chariot, nonprofits can raise more from Donor-Advised Funds and save time on gift processing. - [Gift Processing Demo](https://givechariot.com/gift-processing-demo.md): See Gift Processing in action. Sign up for a demo and experience how easy it is to streamline your gift processing. - [DAF Fundraising Report Interest Form](https://givechariot.com/daf-fundraising-report-interest-form.md) - [Product Updates](https://givechariot.com/product-updates.md) - [Enterprise Pricing](https://givechariot.com/enterprise-pricing.md) - [Enterprise Pricing (S1 & S2)](https://givechariot.com/enterprise-pricing-s1s2.md) - [Sweep Agreement](https://givechariot.com/sweep-agreement.md) - [Chariot Pricing](https://givechariot.com/chariot-pricing.md) - [Wall of Love](https://givechariot.com/wall-of-love.md) - [Booking Confirmation](https://givechariot.com/booking-confirmation.md) - [Newsletter](https://givechariot.com/newsletter.md) - [Prohibited and Restricted Activities](https://givechariot.com/prohibited-and-restricted-activities.md) - [DAFpay Video](https://givechariot.com/dafpay-video.md) - [DAFpay Demo](https://givechariot.com/dafpay-demo.md): See DAFpay in action. Sign up for a demo and experience how easy it is for donors to give from their DAF in just 3 clicks. - [Legal DAA](https://givechariot.com/legal-daa.md): Commercial deposit account agreement containing the terms and conditions governing the deposit account made available and provided by Column National Association, member FDIC. - [esign-disclosures-2025](https://givechariot.com/esign-disclosures-2025.md): Chariot's electronic communications consent. Learn about receiving digital documents, disclosures, and notices. - [Disbursements Addendum](https://givechariot.com/disbursements-addendum.md): Legal terms for Chariot's Disbursements product. - [Digital Mailbox Addendum](https://givechariot.com/digital-mailbox-addendum.md): Legal terms for Chariot's Digital Mailbox service. Covers mail processing, check deposits, and service obligations. - [Disbursements Demo](https://givechariot.com/disbursements-demo.md): Schedule a demo of for Chariot's Disbursements product. See how to reduce grant payment complexity and send fast, secure, and easy funds. - [Gift Processing Waitlist](https://givechariot.com/gift-processing-waitlist.md): Join the waitlist for Chariot Gift Processing. Get early access to unify your DAF payments in one place and use AI-powered coding to enrich your data. - [DAFpay Setup](https://givechariot.com/dafpay-setup.md): Check if your fundraising platform supports DAFpay. Search 50+ integrations including GiveButter and GoFundMe. - [About](https://givechariot.com/about.md): Learn how Chariot is transforming DAF giving with modern technology, education, and industry collaboration to help unlock more impact. - [Careers](https://givechariot.com/careers.md): Join Chariot and shape financial infrastructure for the DAF industry. Empower nonprofits to achieve their visions. Explore our open roles today. - [Contact](https://givechariot.com/contact.md): Get in touch with Chariot. Our team is ready to help you simplify gift processing, grant disbursements, or DAF giving. - [Nonprofit Advisory Council](https://givechariot.com/nonprofit-advisory-council.md): Nonprofit leaders help shape Chariot's products and strategy, keeping our work grounded in real fundraising and operations needs. - [Privacy](https://givechariot.com/privacy.md): Learn how Chariot collects, uses, and protects your personal information. - [Legal Nonprofit](https://givechariot.com/legal-nonprofit.md): Review Chariot's Terms of Service for nonprofits. Covers DAFpay, Gift Processing, Disbursements, and account usage. - [Resources](https://givechariot.com/resources.md): Explore insights, toolkits, and case studies on DAF giving and gift processing. Plus webinar recaps, Chariot news, and product updates. - [Disbursements](https://givechariot.com/disbursements.md): Send faster, easier, and safer disbursements to eligible nonprofits on Chariot’s platform with built-in nonprofit verification and smart check fallback. - [Gift Processing](https://givechariot.com/gift-processing.md): Streamline DAF, incl workplace giving, end-to-end. Unify grant payments in one portal. Use AI to automatically code donations and sync with your CRM. - [DAFpay](https://givechariot.com/dafpay.md): DAFpay is the industry's first DAF payment option. Join 100,000+ nonprofits and enable DAFpay on your donation forms to raise more & steward better. ## Insights - [DAFpay by Chariot Now Live on Toys for Tots Donation Form](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafpay-by-chariot-now-live-on-toys-for-tots-donation-form.md): Chariot, the financial technology company powering donor-advised fund (DAF) payments for nonprofits across the country, today announced that DAFpay is now live on the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation donation form. DAF donors can now initiate a gift directly to Toys for Tots with a few clicks. - [New Access Method for DAFgiving360 in DAFpay](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/new-access-method-for-dafgiving360-in-dafpay.md) - [Check Payments](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/check-payments.md): At a first glance, it feels like in 2026 check payments should be obsolete, but they still aren't. One study found that nearly 80-83% of firms with revenue under $10 million use checks for business payments. In the nonprofit space this is sometimes even higher. Even the largest national DAFs struggle to push their ACH rates above 50%. There are a few reasons why nonprofits/grantmakers still use checks which was written about here. - [Your "Not Enrolled for E-Pay" Status Is Costing You Donors](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/your-not-enrolled-for-e-pay-status-is-costing-you-donors.md): Electronic payment enrollment with your major DAF payers is not a technical upgrade—it's a fundraising strategy. It removes friction at the exact moment a donor is ready to give, gets gifts and data into your hands faster so you can steward relationships while they're warm, and—with Fidelity Charitable's July 2026 deadline—will soon be the difference between receiving grants from the country's largest DAF sponsor and not. - [The 2026 DAF Fundraising Report Is Coming — Join the Live Release on May 20](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-2026-daf-fundraising-report-is-coming--join-the-live-release-on-may-20.md): The third annual edition is the largest yet — 54 organizations, $26 billion in giving data, and new sector-by-sector analysis. Here's what to expect. The DAF Fundraising Report started three years ago with a simple question: what is actually happening with DAF giving inside nonprofit organizations? Not from the perspective of the sponsors, but from the nonprofits receiving the gifts. - [The Grants that Go Nowhere Good](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-grants-that-go-nowhere-good.md) - [Top 8 Takeaways from Fidelity Charitable's 2026 Giving Report](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/top-8-takeaways-from-fidelity-charitables-2026-giving-report.md): Top 8 Takeaways from Fidelity Charitable's 2026 Giving Report Fidelity Charitable just released its 2026 Giving Report, covering 2025 giving trends across its Giving Account donor base. The numbers paint a clear picture: the DAF sector is growing faster, distributing more generously, and operating almost entirely in digital channels. - [How Founders Pledge Doubled Its Grantmaking Volume — Without Doubling Its Operational Risk](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-founders-pledge-doubled-its-grantmaking-volume-without-doubling-its-operational-risk.md) - [Your Spring Gala Is a DAF Fundraising Opportunity You May Be Missing](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/your-spring-gala-is-a-daf-fundraising-opportunity-you-may-be-missing.md): Spring gala season is here. The tables are set, the paddle raise is rehearsed, and your team is ready. But there's one opportunity most organizations walk right past every single event: their DAF donors. - [Daffy Is Now a Top 10 DAF — and We Couldn't Be More Excited](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/daffy-is-now-a-top-10-daf--and-we-couldnt-be-more-excited.md): Daffy just released its 2025 Year in Review, and the numbers are remarkable. The modern DAF platform — built around the idea that setting money aside for charity in advance makes people more generous — has officially broken into the top 10 largest DAF providers in the United States¹. As a Chariot partner, we've had a front-row seat to Daffy's growth. And as a team that uses Daffy for Work ourselves, we're not just impressed — we're invested. - [DAFgiving360's 2025 Results: 4 of Our Biggest Takeaways for Nonprofit Fundraisers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafgiving360s-2025-results-4-of-our-biggest-takeaways-for-nonprofit-fundraisers.md): DAFgiving360 just released its calendar year [2025 results](https://www.dafgiving360.org/press-release/2025-results), and the numbers tell a clear story: DAF giving continues to accelerate. Donors granted nearly $10 billion to more than 165,000 charities — a 28% increase in dollars year-over-year and the largest annual total in the organization's history. This marks their fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth in grants by DAF donors. - [Getting to know TIFIN Give, a Chariot Disbursements Partner ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/getting-to-know-tifin-give-a-chariot-disbursements-partner-.md): TIFIN Give is a modern, digital donor-advised fund (DAF) platform built for todayʼs wealth management ecosystem. It helps advisors and their clients give more efficiently, more strategically, and with greater visibility, while reducing administrative burden for charitable organizations. - [Chariot Launches First Gift Processing Platform for Nonprofits](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-launches-first-gift-processing-platform-for-nonprofits.md): Chariot launches first end-to-end solution for processing DAF payments, including workplace giving. It combines a financial account with AI-powered data transformation to solve a fast-growing operational challenge that costs nonprofits and grantmakers millions of hours annually. - [All Checks, No Balance: A Report on the State of Check Payments to Nonprofits](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/all-checks-no-balance-a-report-on-the-state-of-check-payments-to-nonprofits.md) - [Getting to know Groundswell, a Chariot Disbursements Partner](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/getting-to-know-groundswell-a-chariot-disbursements-partner.md) - [Chariot’s 2025 Year in Review + What’s Next](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariots-2025-year-in-review--whats-next.md) - [Give Lively Brings DAFpay to 9,000+ More Nonprofits](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/give-lively-brings-dafpay-to-9000-more-nonprofits.md) - [7 Top Takeaways from the New 2025 DAF Report for Nonprofit Fundraisers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/7-top-takeaways-from-the-new-2025-daf-report-for-nonprofit-fundraisers.md) - [TIFIN and Chariot Partner to Transform Grant Payments](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/tifin-and-chariot-partner-to-transform-grant-payments.md) - [Maximize DAF Giving This Year-End](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/maximize-daf-giving-this-year-end.md): Year-end giving season is officially here — and based on what we’re seeing across the sector, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years ever for donor-advised fund (DAF) activity. During our recent webinar, “Maximize DAF Giving This Year-End”, we dug into the trends, strategies, and sample campaigns nonprofits can use right now to capture more DAF dollars before December 31st. - [Announcing the DAF Winners of the 2025 DAF Awards!](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/announcing-the-daf-winners-of-the-2025-daf-awards.md): After sharing the nonprofit winners of the first ever DAF Day Awards earlier this month, we’re now excited to share the DAF winners! We’re thrilled to recognize four DAF sponsors that fully embraced the national holiday for DAF giving, testing out new avenues to engage their communities and grow their programs. - [Founders Pledge Selects Chariot to Power Grant Payments](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/founders-pledge-selects-chariot-to-power-grant-payments.md): Founders Pledge, a leading DAF sponsor serving mission-driven entrepreneurs that have collectively pledged $11.9 billion to charity, has partnered with Chariot to power their domestic grant payments. Earlier this month, Founders Pledge officially went live with Chariot Disbursements*, streamlining how funds move to nonprofits and improving security, speed, and the overall grantee experience. - [Announcing the 2025 DAF Day Award Winners!](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/announcing-the-2025-daf-day-award-winners.md): 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. - [Kickoff for the 2026 DAF Fundraising Report](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/kickoff-for-the-2026-daf-fundraising-report.md): Learn requirements and next steps to participate in the 2026 DAF Fundraising Report - [Introducing Chariot’s Directory of all DAF Providers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/introducing-chariot-s-directory-of-all-daf-providers.md): Updated 10/30/25 with even more DAF providers to help your organization better manage and improve your DAF data!Collecting and organizing DAF data is a rapidly growing challenge for nonprofits. Managing DAF donations requires nonprofits to constantly align and realign data from multiple portals to ensure accurate uploads into CRMs and finance databases. Missing donor details and delayed gift deliveries only add to the complexity, making an already intricate process even more burdensome.Another n - [DAF Day Sees Exponential Growth in Year Two, Moving Millions in DAF Dollars to Nonprofits ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/daf-day-sees-exponential-growth-in-year-two-moving-millions-in-daf-dollars-to-nonprofits.md): DAF Day 2025 saw 4x the nonprofit participation and 6x the DAF participation from DAF Day 2024! - [DAFpay Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafpay-named-to-time-s-best-inventions-of-2025.md): We’re honored to share that DAFpay has been recognized by TIME as one of the year’s best inventions. - [Thrivent Charitable on DAFpay, in New Partnership with Chariot](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/thrivent-charitable-on-dafpay-in-new-partnership-with-chariot.md): Thrivent Charitable, a leading DAF provider trusted by thousands of donors, is making it easier to give directly from their DAFs through DAFpay. - [2026 DAF Fundraising Report Launches with Ambitious New Goals ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/2026-daf-fundraising-report-with-ambitious-new-goals.md): Today Chariot, K2D Strategies & AKwire announced the third edition of our groundbreaking analysis, The DAF Fundraising Report, for 2026. - [OneCause Launches Integration with DAFpay by Chariot, Unlocking Access to Billions in Donor-Advised Funds](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/onecause-launches-integration-with-dafpay-by-chariot-unlocking-access-to-billions-in-donor-advised.md): OneCause, a leading provider of event and online fundraising solutions, announced its integration with DAFpay by Chariot®, offering nonprofits a seamless way to accept Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) contributions directly through its Online Fundraising solutions. - [Introducing the DAF Day Awards!](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/introducing-the-daf-day-awards.md): We are proud to announce the first-ever DAF Day Awards! This new tradition will spotlight the nonprofits, DAF providers, and partners who are leading the way in donor-advised fund giving. Learn more! - [The Final Countdown: 2 Weeks to DAF Day — Your 10-Step Plan](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-final-countdown-2-weeks-to-daf-day-your-10-step-plan.md): We’re just two weeks away from DAF Day — October 9, 2025. What started last year has already become a fixture on the philanthropic calendar. Nonprofits and DAF providers are coming together again to engage fund holders, elevate DAF giving, and create a surge of generosity that will extend well beyond DAF Day! - [Setting a Strategy for DAF Growth: Key Takeaways for Providers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/setting-a-strategy-for-daf-growth-key-takeaways-for-providers.md): Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing vehicle in philanthropy — but growth in the sector doesn’t guarantee maximum growth for your program. For DAF providers, the question is no longer whether DAFs will grow, but how to set a strategy that makes your program stand out, scale sustainably, and deliver a better experience for both donors and nonprofits. - [Fine-Tuning Your DAF Strategy: Turning Interest into Action for Nonprofit Fundraisers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/fine-tuning-your-daf-strategy-turning-interest-into-action-for-nonprofit-fundraisers.md): Over the past few months, Chariot’s DAF Day webinar series has explored why donor-advised funds (DAFs) matter and how they’re reshaping philanthropy. But, if you’re a nonprofit fundraiser, you may be asking: What do I actually do next? - [How Digital DAF Giving Is Reshaping Nonprofit Fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-digital-daf-giving-is-reshaping-nonprofit-fundraising.md): For years, donor-advised funds (DAFs) were seen as a tool for offline, major gifts—slow-moving, paperwork-heavy, and primarily used by wealthy donors. But in 2025, that perception has become extremely outdated. With $250 billion already committed to giving through DAFs and nearly $55 billion granted out in 2023, nonprofits have a powerful opportunity to make this generosity flow even more seamlessly into their digital campaigns. - [What Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) Mean for Donors](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/what-donor-advised-funds-dafs-mean-for-donors.md): Most of us want to give more than we do. The challenge is time, planning, and sometimes the worry that our dollars won’t have the impact we hope. A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) can change that—giving you a simple tool to plan ahead, give more freely, and feel confident about your generosity. - [Why Chariot’s Verification Process Is So Thorough](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/why-chariot-s-verification-process-is-so-thorough.md): In the last few years, check fraud and ACH fraud have surged (doubling every 2 years) - and the trend is accelerating. Advances in AI have made it easier for bad actors to forge checks, fake identities, and intercept banking details. Our Donor Advised Fund and payer partners have seen this firsthand and are pushing for higher security standards industry-wide to protect themselves and nonprofits. - [Donor-Advised Funds 101: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/donor-advised-funds-101-what-every-nonprofit-needs-to-know.md): This week, Chariot kicked off DAF Awareness Week with our session “DAF 101 for Nonprofit Staff.” Hosted by Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, and joined by Rick Peck, Founder & CEO of GiveTrust, the webinar broke down the essentials of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), their rapid growth, and how nonprofits can best position themselves to benefit from this powerful tool. - [GoodToday takes out 93% of their grant payment work with Chariot Disbursements](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/goodtoday-takes-out-90-of-their-grant-payment-work-with-chariot-disbursements.md): GoodToday, a kindness platform for workplace giving, is the latest grantmaking organization to adopt Chariot Disbursements for faster, easier and safer payments to nonprofits. - [How the New Tax Bill Will Reshape Philanthropy and DAFs: Actionable Steps for Nonprofits, Donors, and Fundraisers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-the-new-tax-bill-will-reshape-philanthropy-and-dafs-actionable-steps-for-nonprofits-donors-an.md): 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. - [How to Assess Your Opportunity with DAFpay on Donation Forms](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-to-assess-your-opportunity-with-dafpay-on-donation-forms.md): 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. - [Breaking down the DAFgiving360 FY25 Annual Report](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/breaking-down-the-dafgiving360-fy25-annual-report.md): The most important takeaways in the latest reporting from the second largest DAF in the world. - [Getting DAF Ready: How Nonprofits can Maximize DAF Day 2025](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/getting-daf-ready-how-nonprofits-can-maximize-daf-day-2025.md): As donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to reshape the philanthropic landscape, nonprofits are finding new ways to engage, educate, and empower their supporters. - [Why DAF Providers Can’t Afford to Miss DAF Day This Year ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/why-daf-providers-can-t-afford-to-miss-daf-day-this-year.md): 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. - [Curing Your DAF Data: Best Practices for Everyone to follow](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/curing-your-daf-data-best-practices-for-everyone-to-follow.md): Transforming data chaos into clarity: a strategic framework for smarter DAF fundraising rooted in high quality DAF giving data. - [Inside the 2025 DAF Fundraising Report: How Donor-Advised Funds Are Transforming Philanthropy](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/inside-the-2025-daf-fundraising-report-how-donor-advised-funds-are-transforming-philanthropy.md): DAF gifts grew 30% in 2024—discover how donors are doubling their impact and reshaping fundraising with DAFs. - [Double Your DAF Day Impact: Unlock Matching Gifts with Half My DAF](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/double-your-daf-day-impact-unlock-matching-gifts-with-half-my-daf.md): 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.  - [New for DAF Day 2025: big opportunities, fresh resources & unstoppable momentum](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/new-for-daf-day-2025-big-opportunities-fresh-resources-unstoppable-momentum.md): 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. - [The DAF Day 2025 Campaign Officially Kicks Off](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-daf-day-2025-campaign-officially-kicks-off.md): 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.  - [Chariot Compliance Explained](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-compliance-explained.md): 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. - [DAFs vs. QCDs: Why This Common Confusion Can Cost You](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafs-vs-qcds-why-this-common-confusion-can-cost-you.md): How to Identify, Code, and Receipt These Gift Types the Right Way - [DAFs vs. Workplace Giving: Gift Coding Rules to Live By](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafs-vs-workplace-giving-gift-coding-rules-to-live-by.md): Why lumping these two distinct giving channels together muddies your data—and how to clean it up for better insights and decision-making. - [10 Messaging Templates to Engage DAF Donors](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/10-messaging-templates-to-engage-daf-donors.md): 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. - [Breaking down the new National DAF Donor Survey ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/breaking-down-the-new-national-daf-donor-survey.md): 13 takeaways for Nonprofits and DAF Providers from the latest research published by The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, surveying 2,100 DAF donors. - [Chariot Introduces New Solution for Better Grant Payments with 6 DAF Partners ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-introduces-new-solution-for-better-grant-payments-with-6-daf-partners.md): This collaborative product launch brings a faster, easier, safer way to send & receive grant payments. - [Behind-the-Scenes Risks: How DAF Giving is Being Exploited—And What You Can Do About It ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/behind-the-scenes-risks-how-daf-giving-is-being-exploited-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.md): Scammers are finding new ways to target nonprofits through Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) giving. Learn the threats—and how to protect your organization. - [How DAF Gift Processing Sinks Nonprofit Efficiency ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-daf-gift-processing-sinks-nonprofit-efficiency.md): 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. - [DAF Gifts: Why “Eventually” Isn’t Good Enough](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/daf-gifts-why-eventually-isn-t-good-enough.md): 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. - [Stop Sending Thank You Notes to Fidelity](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/stop-sending-thank-you-notes-to-fidelity.md): 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. - [Top 6 Takeaways from New DAF Research Collaborative Report ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/top-6-takeaways-from-new-daf-research-collaborative-report.md): DAFRC released an in-depth survey of Donor Advised Fund Managers. We’ve pulled out some key takeaways for nonprofit fundraisers in this breakdown.The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC), a leading group of academic and nonprofit researchers, put out their second of three reports in a four-year effort to better understand the DAF ecosystem from all angles. As they say in the report, “One of the initiative’s main goals is to gather and analyze information about DAFs that is not avail - [DAF Giving Made Easy: GiveCampus donors can now give in just 15 seconds!](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/daf-giving-made-easy-givecampus-donors-can-now-give-in-just-15-seconds.md): GiveCampus has partnered with Chariot, creators of DAFpay, to streamline and amplify charitable giving to educational institutions. - [Why do we need a DAF Payment Option?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/why-do-we-need-a-daf-payment-option.md): Chariot’s flagship product, DAFpay, is an express checkout product built for donors that want to give easily from their Donor Advised Funds. - [DAFs for the Masses: How to Unlock DAF Giving Potential in Every Donor](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafs-for-the-masses-how-to-unlock-daf-giving-potential-in-every-donor.md): Check out these best practices and simple tactics you and your team can adopt today. - [Chariot Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-named-to-fast-company-s-annual-list-of-the-world-s-most-innovative-companies-of-2025.md): Chariot joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more NEW YORK CITY, March 18, 2025 — Chariot is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 in the Social Good category. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast C - [Top 12 Takeaways from Fidelity Charitable's 2025 Giving Report](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/top-12-takeaways-from-the-2025-fidelity-charitable-giving-report.md): Fidelity Charitable—the largest Donor-Advised Fund provider in the world—recently released its 2025 Giving Report, offering a... - [New & Expanded Chariot Nonprofit Advisory Council for 2025](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/new-expanded-chariot-nonprofit-advisory-council-for-2025.md): 16 leading DAF fundraisers that collectively raise over $6 billion annually come together to partner on Chariot’s mission... - [Integrating DAFs into Peer-to-Peer & Event Fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/integrating-dafs-into-peer-to-peer-event-fundraising.md): Peer-to-Peer and Event fundraising are the most common instances where DAF donors don’t use their DAF - and therefore the biggest opportunity to unlock increased giving. Whether because of added steps, confusion about eligibility or just forgetting about their DAF in a moment of inspired giving, DAFs have been left out of these fundraising channels for too long! As DAFs become even more prominent in philanthropy – Fidelity Charitable’s 2025 report shows a 25% year-over-year increase in DAF givin - [A Donor's Guide to DAFs](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/a-donor-s-guide-to-dafs.md): Download Our One-Pager - A Donor's Guide to DAFs - [A Guide to Incorporating DAFs into Your Major Gifts & Planned Giving Fundraising Strategies](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/a-guide-to-incorporating-dafs-into-your-major-gifts-planned-giving-fundraising-strategies.md): Major Gifts and Planned Giving are essential pillars of nonprofit fundraising, providing sustained support and deepening donor... - [DAF Gift Processing: Why It Matters & How to Get It Right](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/daf-gift-processing-why-it-matters-how-to-get-it-right.md): Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) giving growth is drastically outpacing other forms of giving for nonprofit fundraisers... - [Announcing the 2025 DAF Fundraising Report Kick Off](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/announcing-the-2025-daf-fundraising-report-kick-off.md): Applications are open for the second edition of last year’s pioneering DAF Fundraising Report, the first-ever comparative analysis of... - [5 Tips to Make Your DAFpay Launch a Success](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/5-tips-to-make-your-dafpay-launch-a-success.md): Congratulations on your organization’s DAFpay launch! Your supporters can now contribute with their DAF in just three clicks... - [Stewardship Throughout the Full DAF Donor Journey](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/stewardship-throughout-the-full-daf-donor-journey.md): How to cultivate, convert and grow DAF donor giving across your fundraising teamThe vast majority of organizations do not have a stewardship plan for donors using Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Since there are over $250 billion in DAFs already committed to giving, it represents the biggest opportunity for nonprofits - that is largely untapped for most organizations. This article covers the many ways that fundraising teams can align on maximizing DAF giving, informed by Chariot’s webinar conversatio - [Neon One Brings Seamless DAF Giving to Nonprofits with DAFpay Integration](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/neon-one-brings-seamless-daf-giving-to-nonprofits-with-dafpay-integration.md): CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neon One, the nonprofit software platform built to empower communities of generosity, has announced a groundbreaking integration with Chariot's DAFpay technology. Now available in Neon CRM and Neon Fundraise, this innovation is the first of its kind in nonprofit CRM, enabling nonprofits to process Donor Advised Fund (DAF) contributions directly within their donation forms. This game-changing feature simplifies giving for donors and reduces administrative bu - [Defining digital DAF strategy – and how to implement one](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/defining-digital-daf-strategy-and-how-to-implement-one.md): Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have rapidly become a critical segment of philanthropy and opportunity for nonprofit fundraisers... - [Why is DAF data so complicated? And, what can we do about it? ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/why-is-daf-data-so-complicated-and-what-can-we-do-about-it.md): DAF giving has become a critical revenue stream for nonprofits, while also creating significant headaches for donor database management... - [DAF Gift Acceptance Policy](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/daf-gift-acceptance-policy.md): Download our Gift Acceptance Policy - a legal template your nonprofit can use to guide your approach to DAF gifts. - [Get more from GivingTuesday](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/get-more-from-givingtuesday.md): As November winds down, the countdown to GivingTuesday begins. Over the past 12 years, GivingTuesday has developed into a global movement... - [The Keys to Success With DAF Fundraising This Giving Season](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-keys-to-success-with-daf-fundraising-this-giving-season.md): As we head into the giving season of a challenging year for nonprofit fundraising, everyone is fine-tuning their year end campaigns... - [Top 10 Takeaways from the 2024 National Philanthropic Trust DAF Report ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/top-10-takeaways-from-the-2024-national-philanthropic-trust-daf-report.md): This week, the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) unveiled their highly anticipated annual Donor-Advised Fund Report—the only... - [A Guide to DAF Giving Security](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/give-confidently-with-your-daf-this-giving-season.md): In recent years, DAFs have experienced a remarkable rise in popularity. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, the amount of... - [2025: A Pivotal Year for Philanthropy in Washington](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/2025-a-pivotal-year-for-philanthropy-in-washington.md): At the 2024 DAF Giving Summit, four leading Donor Advised Fund CEOs shared their insights on the biggest legislative threats to... - [7 practical steps to improve the nonprofit experience with DAF giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/7-practical-steps-to-improve-the-nonprofit-experience-with-daf-giving.md): Last week, Chariot attended the third annual DAF Giving Summit for the third year in a row and gained tremendous insight from the DAF... - [First-Ever DAF Day Successfully Kicks Off Giving Season, Participants See Everything From $3 Million Increases to Their Biggest Giving Day Ever](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/early-results-from-the-first-ever-dafday.md): More than 1,200 nonprofits joined dozens of DAF providers and  fundraising platforms for the industry-wide day dedicated to DAF giving on October 10th.NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 15, 2024 -- Chariot, the Donor Advised Fund (DAF) payments company, has announced preliminary results of the first DAF Day. October 10th was the first national giving day dedicated to DAFs, with a goal of boosting usage and adoption of this essential giving vehicle that has been proven to drastically increase donation volume fo - [Get your own Donor Advised Fund (DAF)!](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/get-your-own-donor-advised-fund-daf.md): You may have heard how DAFs are a smart choice for active donors. You may not have heard how easy it can be to set one up for yourself! - [The DAF Day Countdown Is On: 10 Last-Minute Prep Tips for Nonprofits ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/thecountdown.md): DAF Day is just days away. And if that makes you break a sweat, don’t worry. Whether you’re already on the DAF Day train or you’re just now considering it, it’s never too late to join in—especially with this list of actionable tips to help you launch your campaign in no time. DAF giving could change everythingRight now, $230 billion in DAF funding is just waiting to be given to organizations like yours. But even though DAFs are an incredible resource, 42 percent of nonprofits don’t mention DAFs - [6 free and easy ways to access DAFpay for your fundraising ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/6-free-and-easy-ways-to-access-dafpay-for-your-fundraising.md): With the recent exponential growth in DAF giving, organizations everywhere are seeking more ways to find more DAF donors and increase... - [5 easy steps to engaging DAF donors on DAF Day and beyond ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/5-easy-steps-to-engaging-daf-donors-on-daf-day-and-beyond.md): If your team is sharpening its focus on donor-advised funds, you’ve got good reasons to head in this direction. According to the DAF Fundraising Report, giving increases 96 percent when a donor sets up a DAF. Imagine if all of your donors made this switch! The good news is, promoting DAF giving is easier than you think—especially with DAF Day just one week away.Your opportunity on DAF DayDAF Day is a national day to celebrate DAF giving and generate awareness around the power of DAFs. The first- - [7 Takeaways from The DAF Donor Satisfaction Survey by Giving Compass & The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/7-takeaways-from-the-daf-donor-satisfaction-survey-by-giving-compass-the-lilly-family-school-of-ph.md): Giving Compass, a nonprofit platform helping donors make more informed and impactful charitable donations, partnered with... - [How to Craft Your Winning DAF Strategy: 7 Secrets of DAF Fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-to-craft-your-winning-daf-strategy-7-secrets-of-daf-fundraising.md): Most nonprofit organizations haven't tapped into DAFs for their fundraising strategy yet. Unlike your seasonal campaigns, DAFs need some education for your donors, staff, and board, and that's expected. But the extra effort you'll spend is minimal compared to the dazzling results. According to the DAF Fundraising Report, a donor’s annual giving increases by 96 percent when they begin using a DAF. And while that’s a jaw-dropping number, it gets even better—the top 25 percent of DAF donors in the - [The biggest untapped opportunity for DAF Day success? Your board. ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-biggest-untapped-opportunity-for-daf-day-success-your-board.md): As a board member, you’re an indispensable champion for the causes you care about. You leverage your connections to inspire giving and lend your expertise to amplify your favorite organization. And thanks to your innovative spirit, you’re always looking for that next big idea to amplify its mission. If you need inspiration for year-end fundraising, consider DAF Day the perfect opportunity to spark greater giving.What is DAF Day?DAF Day is a dedicated day of giving from donor advised funds on Oct - [Whether You Have $10 or $10M, Transferring Your DAF Just Got 10x Easier](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/whether-you-have-10-or-10m-transferring-your-daf-just-got-10x-easier.md): Chariot teams up with Daffy to launch a new use case for DAFpay: DAF-to-DAF transfers within DAF accounts. - [Introducing the DAF Day Donate Page](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/introducing-the-daf-day-donate-page.md): You can now look up participating nonprofits and how to most easily support them with your DAF directly on the DAF Day website! - [The Future of Fundraising: 10 Ways DAFs Are Taking Individual Giving to New Heights](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-future-of-fundraising-10-ways-dafs-are-taking-individual-giving-to-new-heights.md): As DAFs gain popularity, nonprofit organizations of all sizes are looking for direction on the best way to engage with this fast growing too - [The DAF Day marketing playbook for nonprofits](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-daf-day-marketing-playbook-for-nonprofits.md): As DAFs (donor advised funds) grow in popularity, more and more organizations like yours are seeking fresh ways to activate existing DAF donors and bring new ones into the fold—and for good reason. When donors sign up for a DAF account, their average change in annual giving grows by a jaw-dropping 96 percent. In recent years, DAF donors have provided reliable revenue for nonprofits of all sizes. They’ve funded critical services, desperately needed programs, and long-awaited community spaces. But - [Donor Advised Funds 101: Donor Benefits, DAF Myths & How Nonprofits can Spark DAF Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/donor-advised-funds-101-donor-benefits-daf-myths-how-nonprofits-can-spark-daf-giving.md): While donor advised funds (DAFs) have long been a mystery to the public, their impact is just too powerful to ignore. Research from The 2024 DAF Fundraising Report shows that once a donor starts using  a DAF account instead of other ways to give, like a credit, their annual giving to an organization they already supported increases by an incredible 96 percent. The reason so many donors aren’t aware of DAFs and 37 percent of DAF accounts go unused in a given year? We’re just not talking about it - [Chariot Announces $11 Million Series A Investment Round, Led by Maveron](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-announces-11-million-series-a-investment-round-led-by-maveron.md): The new capital and partnership will accelerate Chariot’s build out of critical giving infrastructure that will expand philanthropy and improve the work of nonprofits.Today, we’re incredibly excited to share that we have closed our $11 million Series A investment round, led by Maveron. Dan Levitan, who co-founded Maveron in 1998 with Starbucks founder Howard Schultz, has also joined our board of directors. Exclusive coverage of the round by Axios can be found here, and you can read Maveron’s ann - [10 Reasons your Nonprofit Should Join DAF Day Today](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/10-reasons-your-nonprofit-should-join-daf-day-today.md): Let’s face it—fundraising is anything but easy. And just because donor participation is decreasing and your resources are stretched thin doesn’t mean that your organization’s essential work is any less needed. For decades, donor advised funds (DAFs) have been an afterthought, with many nonprofits focusing on acquiring smaller gifts on a more immediate and frequent basis. But as the culture of DAF philanthropy extends beyond high-net-worth donors and new technology makes giving from a DAF as easy - [Nonprofits Unite For DAF Day: Boosting Philanthropy Nationwide](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/nonprofits-unite-for-daf-day-boosting-philanthropy-nationwide.md): Top Charities, including Central Park Conservancy, Michael J. Fox Foundation and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, partner with Chariot to drive increased Donor Advised Fund givingAs seen on Yahoo FinanceNEW YORK CITY, July 31, 2024 -- Chariot, the payments company dedicated to Donor Advised Fund (DAF) giving, announces the launch of DAF Day, a new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds are used – and who uses them. Partnering with top nonprofits like Central Park Conserv - [Introducing DAF Day: The Story Behind the New Giving Day on 10/10](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/introducing-daf-day-the-story-behind-the-new-giving-day-on-10-10.md): Today, Chariot announced the launch of the first-ever DAF Day on October 10th, 2024, alongside dozens of nonprofit, DAF and fundraising platform partnersThe DAF Day story started several years ago, when a group of friends made a pact to all donate 10% of their income to charity, every year. They sought a tool to make it easy to track their giving and hold themselves accountable to their shared goal. This search led them to something called a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) - a tax-advantaged charitable - [Donor Advised Funds Increase Annual Giving by 96%, Reveals New Chariot/K2D Strategies Five-Year Study With 20 Leading Nonprofits](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/donor-advised-funds-increase-annual-giving-by-96-reveals-new-chariot-k2d-strategies-five-year-stud.md): As reported on Yahoo Finance on July 25, 2024NEW YORK CITY, July 25, 2024 -- Chariot, the payments company dedicated to Donor Advised Fund (DAF) giving, and K2D Strategies, the full-service direct response fundraising and engagement agency, today released the inaugural DAF Fundraising Report on the nonprofit experience with DAF fundraising. The benchmark study shows the increasing effectiveness of DAFs in enabling donors to give more, and more often. Non-DAF donors who transitioned to using a DA - [Chariot’s new partnership with Pledge puts easy DAF giving in front of millions more donors](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-s-new-partnership-with-pledge-puts-easy-daf-giving-in-front-of-millions-more-donors.md): DAFpay goes live as a core payment option across all Pledge donation forms, that millions of people use to support thousands of nonprofitsToday, Chariot announced a landmark integration with Pledge, a free fundraising platform of choice for companies, nonprofits and individuals looking to make a bigger impact around the world. Millions of people have used Pledge to donate to thousands of nonprofits–and now they will all have access to DAFpay, Chariot’s 3-click embedded Donor Advised Fund (DAF) p - [CrowdChange and Chariot Supercharge Donations to Nonprofits with DAFpay ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/crowdchange-and-chariot-supercharge-donations-to-nonprofits-with-dafpay.md): New online option will make it faster and more convenient to donate via donor-advised funds to 501(c)3 groups, which will increase giving. Thousands of 501(c)3 groups using CrowdChange for digital fundraising can now seamlessly accept donor-advised fund (DAF) donations online through a new partnership with Chariot, which powers DAFpay, the world’s first online DAF payments solution.This new online option enables donors to more conveniently and quickly give to high-impact nonprofits, which will b - [Creating climate crisis readiness with GoFundMe.org this summer ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/creating-climate-crisis-readiness-with-gofundme-org-this-summer.md): As extreme weather takes a greater toll on our country, we’re supporting GoFundMe.org’s work to strengthen vulnerable communities as our July Cause of the Month“What happens in the world, happens on GoFundMe, particularly in crisis moments,” shares Amanda Brown Lierman, Executive Director of GoFundMe.org.“With an ever-increasing number of people asking for and providing help on GoFundMe.com, there’s so much opportunity for GoFundMe.org to take a more strategic approach to our impact.”Historicall - [How an historic LGBT organization is evolving their mission - and their fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-an-historic-lgbt-organization-is-evolving-their-mission-and-their-fundraising.md): The Center is the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in NYC, an innovator in digital DAF fundraising and Chariot’s Cause of The Month for Pride “Everyone needs to know exactly what we do and just how critical it is for the health and safety of the entire LGBT Community,” shares Dr. Carla Smith, the new CEO of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City - more commonly referred to as just “The Center.”From its founding in the height of the AIDS crisis in 1983, to the f - [GoFundMe Launches DAFpay Across All Charity Fundraising Pages](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/gofundme-launches-dafpay-across-all-charity-fundraising-pages.md): The new integration enables easy, real-time Donor Advised Fund giving for crisis response and time-sensitive campaigns for over 1 million eligible charities on GoFundMeThe more than 3 million people with Donor Advised Funds in the United States can now easily use them to support eligible nonprofit fundraisers on the industry-leading fundraising platform, GoFundMe.The integration of DAFpay as a payment option across all GoFundMe fundraising pages for qualified charities marks an important step fo - [Marching for healthy moms and babies this May](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/marching-for-healthy-moms-and-babies-this-may.md): In support of all the moms who mean so much to us here at Chariot, we’re excited to spotlight the work of March of Dimes as our May Cause of the Month. Karyn DeMartini is one of the millions of moms that have March of Dimes to thank for a lower risk delivery and a healthy baby. “When I went in for my 37-week appointment with my first child 15 years ago, my nurse immediately questioned me about when I was going to schedule my delivery. But I knew from March of Dimes’ work that it’s much safer to - [Highlights from the Public Hearings on Proposed DAF Regulations](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/highlights-from-the-public-hearings-on-proposed-daf-regulations.md): 34 Community Foundation leaders and other industry representatives shared why new proposed regulations would be “detrimental” to the industry. Disclaimer: This is not a legal review or opinion, simply a recap of stories, explanations and concerns offered in public testimony to a panel of IRS representatives. Anyone who may be impacted by the proposed regulation should consult their own legal counsel and review the full proposal before making any decisions or changes to their operations.On Monday - [Resources to Maximize DAFpay in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/resources-to-maximize-dafpay-in-peer-to-peer-fundraising.md): In order to get the most out of DAFpay in your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, it’s critical to educate your fundraisers on Donor Advised Funds and the DAFpay payment option.One of the most powerful use cases for DAFpay, Chariot’s 3-click DAF payment option that can be embedded in any donation form, is in peer-to-peer fundraising events. These fundraising efforts tap into each of your supporter’s extended networks, drawing in a significant number of potential first-time donors. Without DAFpay, those d - [The First-Ever Nonprofit DAF Benchmark Study is almost here! ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-first-ever-nonprofit-daf-benchmark-study-is-almost-here.md): We are excited to announce the final participants and the groundbreaking data that will be a part of this landmark piece of research - the first-ever cross-organizational analysis on Donor Advised Fund giving from a nonprofit perspective.In January, we announced that applications were open for the first-ever nonprofit Donor Advised Fund (DAF) benchmark study. Over the past 3 months, K2D Strategies and Chariot have been reviewing applications and data from dozens of leading nonprofits around the - [Why Nonprofit Fundraisers Should Get Their Own Donor Advised Fund (DAF)](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/why-nonprofit-fundraisers-should-get-their-own-donor-advised-fund-daf.md): It’s easier than you might think to set up your own DAF to better understand what a rapidly growing segment of your donors use for their giving. Donor Advised Funds are the fastest growing segment of Philanthropy, with over 3 million people holding over $230 billion in donor advised funds. In 2022, DAFs distributed $52 billion - a figure that has grown over 20% per year on average for the past 5 years (See all the latest DAF industry stats here).As DAFs have grown exponentially over the past few - [AFP Icon Conference Recap - is 2024 the year of DAFs?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/afp-icon-conference-recap-is-2024-the-year-of-dafs.md): The Association of Fundraising Professionals ICON conference is the largest nonprofit gathering in the world and this year there were 3 letters that seemed to be everywhere D, A & F.Chariot sponsored AFP Icon for the second year in a row, with our Head of Strategy, Mitch Stein, and our Head of Partnerships, Elon Packin, in attendance. This year included lots of discussion on donor psychology, DEI, AI and - of course - Donor Advised Funds.In addition to a full 75 minute session on DAFs hosted by - [1% - and $1 Billion - for the Planet: Chariot’s April Cause of the Month ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/1-and-1-billion-for-the-planet-chariot-s-april-cause-of-the-month.md): Matt Magaldi, Chariot’s Head of Engineering, chose a cause important to him and our whole planet as we gear up for Earth Day this monthThe climate crisis is an increasingly existential threat to our world & society, yet only 3% of total philanthropy goes toward the environment. For CT Ransdell, Individual & Corporate Giving Officer at 1% for the Planet, he’s always been focused on this need and large gap in philanthropy. “Even while working at other nonprofits, I’ve always spent my volunteer tim - [Who uses a DAF? ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/who-uses-a-daf.md): This article answers key questions on DAF donor behavior, demographics and trends based on the latest industry research.As of the end of 2022, there were 1,948,545 Donor Advised Fund accounts in the United States, which has more than quadrupled over the past 5 years (According to the National Philanthropic Trust 2023 Report). There is also an average of 1.6 people using each DAF account at Fidelity (since many couples and families will share a single account), meaning that over 3 million America - [So… What is a DAF? Donor Advised Funds 101 for Fundraisers](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/so-what-is-a-daf.md): This DAF 101 breaks down the key details on what a DAF is, how a DAF works and where DAFs come from.This article covers: • DAF definitions • How big are DAFs? • How do DAFs work? • What are the different kinds of DAFs? • What is the history of DAFs?DAF DefinitionsThe IRS defines a Donor Advised Fund as: “a separately identified fund or account that is maintained and operated by a section 501(c)(3) organization, which is called a sponsoring organization. Each account is composed of contributions - [The Pan-Mass Challenge & A Billion Dollar Milestone: Chariot’s March Cause of the Month ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-pan-mass-challenge-a-billion-dollar-milestone-chariot-s-march-cause-of-the-month.md): Salo Serfati, Chariot’s CEO, chose a very special partner this month who has played a pivotal role in the growth of DAF fundraising and the development of Chariot itselfMichele Sommer first became familiar with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 30 years ago when her future mother-in-law was participating in an experimental trial for bone marrow transplants. She first learned about the Pan-Mass Challenge (“the PMC”), a bike-a-thon across the state of Massachusetts in support of Dana-Farber, when t - [Peer to Peer Forum 2024: The Top 5 Highlights From The Chariot Team](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/peer-to-peer-forum-2024-the-top-5-highlights-from-the-chariot-team.md): Chariot’s team attended their first Peer to Peer Forum this year and walked away with tremendous insights that every Chariot customer can implement to improve peer-to-peer fundraisingThe P2P Professional Forum Conference has been the leading annual nonprofit gathering for peer-to-peer fundraisers since 2007. The 2024 conference brought together 645 nonprofit leaders from across the US and Canada in Philadelphia for 35 eye-opening sessions.Aaron Kahane, Chariot’s Co-Founder & COO, and Elon Packin - [Top 9 Takeaways for Nonprofits from the 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/top-9-takeaways-for-nonprofits-from-the-2024-national-study-on-donor-advised-funds.md): The DAF Research Collaborative just released its debut report, the most extensive independent study on DAFs to date, and we’ve recapped the most important revelations for nonprofit fundraisers.The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC) released a groundbreaking study on DAF account-level activity across 111 different DAF sponsors in February 2024. The scope of this study is amazing, including: • 9 years of activity (2014 - 2022)  • 50,000+ DAF accounts  • 600,000+ inbound DAF contribu - [The 15 top takeaways from Fidelity Charitable’s 2024 DAF report](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-15-top-takeaways-from-fidelity-charitable-s-2024-daf-report.md): This in-depth breakdown analyzes the key 2023 statistics just released by Fidelity Charitable, the largest DAF in the worldFidelity Charitable, the largest Donor Advised Fund in the world, has just released their full year financial highlights for 2023, which is a treasure trove of insights on the DAF market and latest trends. In addition to being the largest DAF provider by assets, grants and number of accounts, Fidelity Charitable also provides the most disclosure on DAF account activity among - [Chariot Welcomes 9 Inaugural Members to our Nonprofit Advisory Council](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-welcomes-9-inaugural-members-to-our-nonprofit-advisory-council.md): Top nonprofit executives in fundraising, finance, data and technology for leading organizations across the country join this critical group to more deeply partner in advancing Chariot’s mission.This week, Chariot officially launched our Nonprofit Advisory Council with a group of outstanding leaders from a variety of nonprofit organizations across the country that are all passionate about our mission - to move more money from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to nonprofits faster. Karyn DeMartini, the V - [DonorDrive and Chariot Announce New Partnership for Integrated DAF Payments](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/donordrive-and-chariot-announce-new-partnership-for-integrated-daf-payments.md): DAFpay™ will now be an embedded payment option for all DonorDrive customers and donation forms. DonorDrive, an EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT) solution and creator of an advanced enterprise digital fundraising solution, announced a collaboration with Chariot, the creator of Donor Advised Fund (DAF) payments solution DAFpay™️, which will allow DonorDrive clients to accept DAF payments online through their existing DonorDrive donation forms. The new feature is expected to be available in the DonorDrive p - [Apply Today for the First-Ever Nonprofit DAF Benchmark Study](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/apply-today-for-the-first-ever-nonprofit-daf-benchmark-study.md): Join us for the first-ever research study to benchmark nonprofit experience with Donor Advised Fund donors and gifts.We’re excited to announce that Chariot is partnering with K2D Strategies to conduct the first-ever Donor Advised Fund benchmark study for nonprofit organizations in 2024! Benchmark studies have always given nonprofits great insight into how their efforts compare to other nonprofits organizations of their size and within their industry. Given the dramatic increase in DAF giving and - [Chariot Selected for Blackbaud’s 2024 Social Good Startup Program](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-selected-for-blackbaud-s-2024-social-good-startup-program.md): Blackbaud, a global leader in social impact technology, chose Chariot for it’s January 2024 startup accelerator cohort, bringing the innovative DAFpay™️ technology to an even wider audienceBlackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced the newest cohort of participants in its Social Good Startup Program. The program is a tech accelerator designed to support early-stage software companies focused on solving problems that matter to the social imp - [Answering Fundraisers’ Burning Questions on Donor Advised Funds](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/answering-fundraisers-burning-questions-on-donor-advised-funds.md) - [Giving Season Giveaway from Chariot! ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/giving-season-giveaway-from-chariot.md): Every DAF grant received through Chariot enters you to win a ticket to the 2024 DAF Giving Summit!26% of Nonprofit revenue is raised in December (according to the M&R 2022 Benchmark report), so it’s clearly the most important month of the year for fundraising. In support of all the hard work nonprofits are putting in this giving season, we’re offering a special promotion: For every DAF grant our customers receive with Chariot through the end of the year, they’ll be entered into our Giving Season - [Is a Donor Advised Fund right for me?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/is-a-donor-advised-fund-right-for-me.md): DAFs are a powerful tool for more engaged & impactful philanthropy. Learn how they work, who they are for and where to get started if you want to open a DAF account.Please note: Chariot is not a financial advisor, and any individual’s financial decision should be made in consultation with their financial advisors, accountants and/or legal counsel. The following information is meant to serve as general background information on how Donor Advised Funds function, but every person’s financial situat - [Breaking Down the Donor Advised Fund Market In 2022](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/breaking-down-the-donor-advised-fund-market-in-2022.md): We’ve analyzed all the data from National Philanthropic Trust’s 2023 annual report on Donor Advised Funds - here’s what you need to knowThe greatly anticipated National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) annual report for 2023 was released on Tuesday November 14, shedding light on the state of the DAF market in calendar year 2022. Since 2007, NPT has been the leading source of data and insights on Donor Advised Funds. This year’s report includes data from all 1,151 active DAFs in the United States. We’ve - [How does DAFpay compare to other DAF solutions for nonprofits?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/how-does-chariot-compare-to-other-daf-solutions-for-nonprofits.md): DAFpay by Chariot exists because nonprofits are in critical need of a modern, integrated solution to raise more money from Donor Advised Funds - which has never existed before. DAFs are huge and growing fast, but because they are difficult to use in standard fundraising flows, too much money stays in DAFs instead of in the hands of nonprofits.There’s $234 Billion sitting in DAFs today, growing >30% per year and the 2 million people using DAFs make significantly larger gifts (24x larger than aver - [Engaging Networks Launches Chariot Integration, Adding Donor Advised Funds As A Payment Method](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/engaging-networks-launches-chariot-integration-adding-donor-advised-funds-as-a-payment-method.md): Any Nonprofit using Engaging Networks is now able to easily tap into billions of dollars donated through DAFsWASHINGTON D.C. - Engaging Networks, a globally-trusted online fundraising and campaigning platform, has launched a new partnership with Chariot to offer an integrated & streamlined Donor Advised Fund payment method for their clients.Donor Advised Funds are charitable giving accounts that allow donors to set aside funds for charitable purposes and receive immediate tax benefits. Over 2 Mi - [Top 10 Takeaways from the 2023 DAF Giving Summit](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/top-10-takeaways-from-the-2023-daf-giving-summit.md): Chariot joined key stakeholders across the Donor-Advised Fund industry - researchers, fund managers, nonprofit beneficiaries and technology providers - to chart a path for DAFs in the next year.This month, Salo Serfati, Chariot Co-Founder & CEO, and Elon Packin, Chariot’s Head of Partnerships, joined hundreds of other philanthropy leaders in Clearwater, Florida for 3 days of educational sessions, collaboration and planning around the Donor-Advised Fund industry. Here are their top 10 takeaways:T - [Introducing Chariot Components ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/introducing-chariot-components.md): This week, Chariot unveiled its biggest product release yet, introducing a suite of technical components that nonprofits can easily deploy across fundraising channels to get more DAF donors and dollars.Chariot is much more than just a DAF payment option, but what are all the different ways a nonprofit can now leverage Chariot? We sat down with Drew Schneider, Chariot Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, to talk through the significance of Chariot Components and the most impactful upgrades to a no - [Pop Quiz! Think You Know DAFs?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/think-you-know-dafs.md): Nonprofit fundraisers are hearing more and more about DAFs these days, but most people in the industry have a few questions about how they really work.Take this 15 question quiz to test your knowledge and learn some of the key facts and stats to help you get more comfortable discussing DAFs with your team, board and donors. And you’ll get to see how you stack up with your peers afterward! - [The best DAF advice for donors and nonprofits from a leading Philanthropic Advisor](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-best-daf-advice-for-donors-and-nonprofits-from-a-leading-philanthropic-advisor.md): Dan Greenspon has been deeply embedded in the DAF market for 15+ years and walks through his best philanthropic advice he’s giving to donors & nonprofits todayIn this article you’ll learn: • What donors are hearing from their financial advisors about DAFs • Common misunderstandings about DAFs by donors and nonprofits • Where DAF donors face challenges and what nonprofits can do to address them When Dan Greenspon hit the desk for his first job at Vanguard Charitable in 2007, the acronym DAF was - [Build Deeper Donor Relationships with an Active DAF Strategy](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/build-deeper-donor-relationships-with-an-active-daf-strategy.md): 9 takeaways for your DAF fundraising & marketing strategy from the 2023 Nonprofit Marketing SummitTrish Ellis, National Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, joined Chariot’s Mitch Stein at the annual Nonprofit Marketing Summit on August 23, 2023 for a conversation on nonprofit DAF strategy. There were over 25,000 registrants for this landmark annual virtual event for the nonprofit sector and interest in DAF fundraising remains high, with several sessions in - [The Top 5 Fundraiser Takeaways from Fidelity's 2023 DAF Giving Report](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-top-5-fundraiser-takeaways-from-fidelity-s-2023-daf-giving-report.md): We've analyzed Fidelity's annual DAF donor report and here’s what you need to know Read on to discover: • How DAF donors operate • The top DAF grant areas and trends • How to attract more DAF grants DAFs (Donor-Advised Funds) are not quite a secret, but have been underutilized historically and are now growing rapidly. Fidelity Charitable is the largest DAF operator in the world and their annual report is a treasure trove of data and insights on the fastest growing vehicle in philanthropy (DAFs - [DAFs Q&A with Scott Harrison](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafs-q-a-with-scott-harrison.md): Scott Harrison, Charity: Water founder and Chariot advisor, joins Chariot’s CEO & Co-Founder Salo Serfati to discuss the importance of DAFs - [Marketing Chariot To Your Donors](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/marketing-chariot-to-your-donors.md): Chariot overviewFree outreach email templateIndustry statisticsBranding Assets & GuidelinesRelated Posts: • DAF Fundraising Strategies That Your Nonprofit Needs To Know • Find and engage DAF donors with these practical tips • The Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised FundsChariot Overview 🐎Short Bio - Chariot allows donors to donate with their Donor Advised Fund in just three clicks, without every leaving a nonprofit's website.Social Media - LinkedInFree DAF donor outreach email template 📨 Subjec - [DAFs 101: What Are They, Why Do They Matter & Who Uses Them?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/dafs-101-what-are-they-why-do-they-matter-who-uses-them.md): Get to know the basics of donor advised funds with our DAFs 101. This is a sneak peek of our Maximizing Donor-Advised Fund Giving Toolkit. - [Demystifying DAFs: Busting 5 Common Myths and Misconceptions](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/demystifying-dafs-busting-5-common-myths-and-misconceptions.md): You might think you know Donor-advised Funds, but let’s make sure we’ve got the facts straight. - [Why Donor-Advised Funds Matter More Than Ever During a Recession](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/why-donor-advised-funds-matter-more-than-ever-during-a-recession.md): Unlike other sources of donations that may waver during economic downturns, DAFs provide a reliable stream of support for charitable causes. - [Announcing Chariot’s new integration With Custom Donations](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/announcing-chariot-s-new-integration-with-custom-donations.md): Nonprofit organizations using Custom Donations for seamless online donations now automatically have 3-click DAF donations enabled - [Chariot Customer Spotlight: Colel Chabad ](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/chariot-customer-spotlight-colel-chabad.md): Hear from Efraim Duchman, Development leader at Colel Chabad, on how Chariot has revolutionized their DAF fundraising. - [The 234 Billion Dollar Question - What Will Actually Get DAF Dollars to Nonprofits Faster?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/the-234-billion-dollar-question-what-will-actually-get-daf-dollars-to-nonprofits-faster.md): A product that improves DAF donor experience and behavior is the most actionable, near term solution - Chariot is charging at it. - [What is a DAF?](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/what-is-a-daf-1.md): A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a specialized financial account designed for charitable giving. - [Demystifying DAFs: Nonprofits' Billion-Dollar Secret on the Successful Nonprofits Podcast](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/demystifying-dafs-nonprofits-billion-dollar-secret-on-the-successful-nonprofits-podcast.md): Chariot’s co-founders, Salo Serfati and Aaron Kahane share strategies to identify and connect with valuable DAF Donors. - [Find and engage DAF donors with these practical tips](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/find-an-engage-daf-donors-with-these-practical-tips.md): Read the full article here.Source: Kristine Ensor, GivebutterRelated Posts: • Marketing Chariot To Your Donors • DAF Fundraising Strategies That Your Nonprofit Need To Know • The Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised FundsPractical tips for engaging DAF donors The growth of donor-advised funds means that more change makers are looking for ways to use their money and other investments to give back. The following ideas can help nonprofits find more DAF donors and grow lasting relationships for sustai - [The Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised Funds](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/what-is-a-daf.md): Source: Anna Bean, GivebutterDiscover everything you need to know about donor-advised funds, including how they work, what benefits they bring for organizations, and a brand new way to accept DAF donations.Once believed to be a vehicle for charitable giving only for the wealthy, donor-advised funds (DAFs) are rapidly growing in popularity. According to National Philanthropic Trust, DAF giving has increased 400% over the last decade, with most of this growth happening in the past couple of years. - [5 DAF fundraising strategies your nonprofit needs to know](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/5-daf-fundraising-strategies-your-nonprofit-needs-to-know.md): Read the full article here.Source: Kristine Ensor, GivebutterRelated Posts: • Marketing Chariot To Your Donors • Find and engage DAF donors with these practical tips • The Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised Funds1. Make DAF giving easy ✨Donors won’t know they can contribute to your cause using their DAF unless you inform them! There are several steps you can take to ensure finding your organization and giving with DAFs is as seamless as possible: • Make it easy to find 👀 Include a DAF donation - [Announcing Chariot’s New Integration with The Giving Block](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/announcing-chariots-new-integration-with-the-giving-block.md) - [Our story](https://givechariot.com/resources/insights/our-story.md) ## Customer Stories - [How American Friends of Magen David Adom Reclaimed 16 to 30 Hours a Month and Prepared for Emergency](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/how-american-friends-of-magen-david-adom-reclaimed-16-to-30-hours-a-month-and-prepared-for-emergency.md): When emergency giving surged in 2023, American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) was suddenly managing hundreds of thousands of gifts manually, across multiple regional designations, without increased headcount. Sandra Liberty, Director of Data Strategy and Transformation, shares how Chariot Gift Processing helped transform her team’s operations so they can maintain their focus on stewardship and notifying leadership before the funds even land. - [TIFIN Give Moves 80%+ of Grant Volume Electronically with Chariot Disbursements](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/tifin-give-moves-80-of-grant-volume-electronically-with-chariot-disbursements.md) - [Fred Hutch Adds 357 New DAF Donors with DAFpay](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/fred-hutch-dafpay-testimonial.md): Before DAFpay, Fred Hutch's team spent hours chasing down DAF gifts for their Obliteride P2P campaign participants. Now those gift recommendations show up instantly in their Chariot account, saving 11 full-time weeks of work. - [How DJCF Modernized Grant Payments & Freed Its Team from the Back Office](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/how-djcf-modernized-grant-payments--freed-its-team-from-the-back-office.md): The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation has been a cornerstone of philanthropic life in North Texas for more than 50 years. With over $450 million in assets under management, DJCF distributes approximately $41 million annually — 100% of it donor-directed, spanning roughly 5,000 grants per year to nonprofits across the region. A staff of ten manages all of it. - [How No Kid Hungry Turned Gift Processing Into a Strategic Superpower](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/how-no-kid-hungry-turned-gift-processing-into-a-strategic-superpower.md) - [How Founders Pledge Doubled Its Grantmaking Volume — Without Doubling Its Operational Risk](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/how-founders-pledge-doubled-its-grantmaking-volume--without-doubling-its-operational-risk.md): The global DAF sponsor was scaling fast, doubling their grantmaking YoY. Their grant payments infrastructure wasn't. Here's how Chariot Disbursements changed that. - [DAFpay Unlocks Critical DAF Funding on GoFundMe](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/dafpay-unlocks-critical-daf-funding-on-gofundme.md) - [West Point Association of Graduates](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/west-point-association-of-graduates-case-study.md): After fully implementing DAFpay at checkout across LLS campaigns nationally at the end of January 2025, a flood of DAFpay gifts started coming the next day - and never stopped. - [Blood Cancer United](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/lls-case-study.md): After fully implementing DAFpay at checkout across LLS campaigns nationally at the end of January 2025, a flood of DAFpay gifts started coming the next day - and never stopped. - [Daffy](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/daffy.md): Daffy - an official DAF Partner of DAF Day - saw a 40% increase in weekly new account openings and 4x increase in daily giving as a result of the 2024 DAF Day campaign. - [Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/be-positive-case-study.md): When the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation enhanced the visibility of the DAFpay button on their donation forms, they saw huge returns in both the size and frequency of DAF gifts. - [Community Rowing, Inc.](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/community-rowing-inc.md): Community Rowing Inc. incorporated Chariot's Donor Advised Payment option into their online fundraising tool, setting a new record for DAF fundraising! - [Susan G. Komen](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/susan-g-komen.md): Komen set a new single-day DAF fundraising record on the first-ever national giving day dedicated to Donor Advised Funds. - [March of Dimes](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/march-of-dimes.md): March of Dimes converts critical new donors & first time DAF users with DAFpay - [CauseMatch](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/causematch.md): How DAFpay increased digital revenue by over 10% for top CauseMatch campaigns - [DAFpay brings a New Wave of DAF Giving for The Public Theater](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/dafpay-brings-a-new-wave-of-daf-giving-for-the-public-theater.md): We interviewed Shayla Titley, The Public Theater’s Director of Patron Programs & Services, to hear how she led a DAF strategy overhaul and opened an exciting new revenue channel across the organization with DAFpay. - [Pan-Mass Challenge](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/pan-mass-challenge.md): Nearly half of PMC’s fundraising growth in 2024 has come from DAF giving, after their switch to DAFpay in January. - [Michael J. Fox Foundation](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/michael-j-fox-foundation.md): The Michael J. Fox Foundation, the national leader in Parkinson’s research, ran a preliminary test of Chariot’s innovative DAFpay™️ technology and saw incredible organic results. - [Brothers & Sisters for Israel](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/brothers-sisters-for-israel.md): Brothers & Sisters for Israel formed the day after the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel and, thanks to Chariot, was able to tap into real-time, increased DAF funding to meet the most critical needs on the ground. - [Giving What We Can](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/giving-what-we-can.md) - [Penn Hillel](https://givechariot.com/resources/customer-stories/penn-hillel.md): Penn Hillel is a central destination at the University of Pennsylvania. Each year, Hillel reaches 85% of the Jewish students, with a wide variety of opportunities ranging from social justice to culture, and from religious offerings to Israel education. No matter your Jewish background or knowledge, Penn Hillel is there to know every student by name and by story. ## Toolkits - [DAF Fundraising Report](https://givechariot.com/resources/toolkits/daf-fundraising-report.md): The third annual edition of the DAF Fundraising Report, the only large-scale and data-driven research conducted on the nonprofit experience with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). $26.1 billion in giving data, 54 participating organizations, and sector-by-sector benchmarks for the first time. - [DAF Provider Directory](https://givechariot.com/resources/toolkits/daf-provider-directory.md) ## Webinars - [DAF Day Awards Ceremony](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-awards-ceremony.md) - [DAF Champion AMA](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-champion-ama.md) - [Curing Your DAF Data](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/curing-your-daf-data.md): Most nonprofit teams cannot quickly answer basic questions about their DAF giving today: how many donors use a DAF, how much DAF revenue grew, which campaigns activated it, which channels drive the most. This session breaks down what excellent DAF data looks like, the five most common errors holding teams back, and simple diagnostic tests every nonprofit can run on their own database this week. - [DAF Fundraising for Smaller Nonprofits](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-fundraising-for-smaller-nonprofits.md): Smaller nonprofits often assume DAF strategy is a "when we grow" priority. The research shows the opposite. Smaller organizations have been outperformers in DAF revenue share growth, and DAF donors are more likely to give to smaller orgs once they know how. - [ Powering Modern DAF Grants](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/-powering-modern-daf-grants.md): Mailed checks are slow, expensive, and increasingly risky, and donors expect better. This session walks through the problems with checks, the operational and trust benefits of electronic payments, the risks worth managing on both sides of the transaction, and the steps nonprofits and DAF sponsors can take together to make e-payment adoption real this year. - [Inspiring DAF Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/inspiring-daf-giving.md): Susan G. Komen and Brooklyn Org share how they built high-performing DAF programs with tactics on stewardship, data tracking, donor conversations, and DAF Day prep. - [DAF Day III Webinar Kickoff: Move Billions, Faster](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-iii-webinar-kickoff-move-billions-faster.md): We kicked off DAF Day 2026 alongside Shayla Titley from The Public Theater and Chelsea Paul from Daffy to unveil a host of new and improved resources to help nonprofits and DAFs make the most of the day. - [2026 DAF Fundraising Report Release](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/2026-daf-fundraising-report-release.md): The third edition of the DAF Fundraising Report was released live in a webinar with nearly 1,200 nonprofit professionals registered. The report draws on nonprofits' own records, showing how DAF fundraising is evolving. - [ Workplace Giving: The Strategies That Win](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/workplace-giving-the-strategies-that-win.md) - [AI & Gift Processing: How Nonprofits Are Automating Gift Coding](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/ai-gift-processing-how-nonprofits-are-automating-gift-coding.md): On March 19th, Art Weinkofsky (Director of Development Information Systems, Central Park Conservancy), Emily Palmer (Associate Director of Fundraising Data Management, Share Our Strength), and Emma Zawacki (Senior Development Operations Coordinator, Center for Reproductive Rights) joined us for an in-depth conversation on a function that is overworked, underappreciated, and — it turns out — one of the best candidates for AI-powered efficiency in the nonprofit sector. - [What’s Ahead in DAF Fundraising 2026](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/whats-ahead-in-daf-fundraising-2026.md) - [Where Planned Giving Belongs in DAF Strategy](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/where-planned-giving-belongs-in-daf-strategy-webinar.md): As donor-advised funds (DAFs) become a dominant philanthropic vehicle, many nonprofits are asking the same question: how do we integrate DAFs into our broader fundraising strategy, without sidelining Planned Giving? To explore this, Chariot recently hosted a conversation with Kate Rhodes, Senior Officer of Strategic Philanthropy at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Drawing on her experience with both Planned Giving and DAF strategies, Kate offered an in-depth look at how organizations can build cross-functional approaches to DAF fundraising—with Planned Giving leading the way.  - [Maximize DAF Giving This Year End](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/maximize-daf-giving-this-year-end-webinar.md) - [2026 DAF Fundraising Report Official Kick Off](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/2026-daf-fundraising-report-official-kick-off.md) - [Unlocking the Power of DAFs](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/unlocking-the-power-of-dafs.md) - [Improving Donor Experience with your DAF Program](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/improving-donor-experience-with-your-daf-program.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: The Final Countdown for DAF Day](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-the-final-countdown-for-daf-day.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: Fine Tuning DAF Strategy](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-fine-tuning-daf-strategy.md) - [DAW: The Digital Age for DAF Fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daw-the-digital-age-for-daf-fundraising.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: DAW: How DAFs Can Transform Your Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-daw-how-dafs-can-transform-your-giving.md) - [DAW: DAF 101 for Nonprofit Staff](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daw-daf-101-for-nonprofit-staff.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: DAF Champion AMA: Any nonprofit leader can take ownership of DAF strategy](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-daf-champion-ama-any-nonprofit-leader-can-take-ownership-of-daf-strategy.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: Getting DAF Ready: A Guide to Nonprofit Activation for DAF Day](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-getting-daf-ready-a-guide-to-nonprofit-activation-for-daf-day.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: DAF Day for DAFs & Financial Advisors](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-daf-day-for-dafs--financial-advisors.md) - [Curing your DAF Data: A critical visit to the DAF Data Doctors](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/curing-your-daf-data-a-critical-visit-to-the-daf-data-doctors.md) - [DAF Fundraising Report 2025 Live Release](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-fundraising-report-2025-live-release.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar: Double your DAF Day Impact with #HalfMyDAF Matching Gifts](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-double-your-daf-day-impact-with-halfmydaf-matching-gifts.md) - [DAF Day 2025 Webinar Kickoff Recording](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-day-2025-webinar-kickoff-recording.md) - [A New Collaborative Solution for Better DAF Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/a-new-collaborative-solution-for-better-daf-giving.md) - [DAFs + Direct Response Membership, & Mid-Level Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/dafs--direct-response-membership--mid-level-giving.md) - [DAFs + Peer-to-Peer & Events](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/dafs--peer-to-peer--events.md) - [DAFs + Major & Planned Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/dafs--major--planned-giving.md) - [DAFs + Gift Processing](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/dafs--gift-processing.md) - [Proper Stewardship for DAF Donors](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/proper-stewardship-for-daf-donors.md) - [Digital Strategies for DAF Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/digital-strategies-for-daf-giving.md): Defining digital DAF strategy – and how to implement one. Steps to effectively incorporate Donor Advised Funds  into your nonprofit’s digital strategy and keep up with the evolving landscape for digital fundraising. - [Getting Your DAF Data In Order](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/getting-your-daf-data-in-order.md) - [DAF Giving & Giving Tuesday](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/daf-giving--giving-tuesday.md): What you may not know about GivingTuesday and the best ways to maximize support and engagement on the biggest giving day of the year As November winds down, the countdown to GivingTuesday begins. Over the past 12 years, GivingTuesday has developed into a global movement, marking a day of the year dedicated to giving. It currently has 104 official country campaigns and over 200 community campaigns in the US alone.  - [Integrating DAF Giving in Year End Fundraising](https://givechariot.com/resources/webinars/integrating-daf-giving-in-year-end-fundraising.md): The best way to get more DAF gifts is integrating DAF giving in all parts of your fundraising campaigns at year end.  As we head into the giving season of a challenging year for nonprofit fundraising, everyone is fine-tuning their year end campaigns to meet their goals for the year. With 30% of annual donations occurring in December alone, it’s the time of year when every effort counts — both to boost year end giving and to build momentum for the year ahead. ## Product Updates - [What's New for Grantmakers | June 2026](https://givechariot.com/resources/product-updates/whats-new-for-grantmakers--june-2026.md): We have a big summer update for you — we've completely rebuilt the onboarding experience for nonprofits joining Chariot, which means your grantees are getting set up faster and with less friction than ever before. - [What’s New on Chariot | June 2026](https://givechariot.com/resources/product-updates/whats-new-on-chariot--june-2026.md): We have a busy summer update for you — from new accounting integrations and custom payment sources to CRM connectivity and DAF Day prep. A lot shipped this month and we can't wait to share it all. - [What's New for Grantmakers | May 2026](https://givechariot.com/resources/product-updates/whats-new-for-grantmakers--may-2026.md): Welcome to our first “What’s New on Chariot” grantmaker update where we’ll share the new features and enhancements we’ve released for you each month! - [What’s New on Chariot | April 2026](https://givechariot.com/resources/product-updates/whats-new-on-chariot--april-2026.md): This month was all about giving you sharper visibility into where every gift stands — from the moment a gift is initiated to the moment funds arrive. - [What’s New on Chariot | March 2026](https://givechariot.com/resources/product-updates/whats-new-on-chariot--march-2026.md): In March, we focused on giving gift processing teams a better mailroom experience, more powerful donation coding, and a more intuitive dashboard. Here's a look at what we shipped. ## Fundraising Platforms - [Turning DAFpay On With ibidmobile.net](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-ibidmobilenet.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With EvolvArts](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-evolvarts.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With PBCS Technology](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-pbcs-technology.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Kavua](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-kavua.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Handbid](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-handbid.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Gravyty](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-gravyty.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Givergy](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-givergy.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With GiveForms](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-giveforms.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Givecloud](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-givecloud.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With GiveCampus](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-givecampus.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Givebutter](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-givebutter.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Funraisin](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-funraisin.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Funraise](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-funraise.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With FlexFormz](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-flexformz.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Engaging Networks](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-engaging-networks.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Encoura](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-encoura.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Double](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-double.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Donor Wrangler](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-donor-wrangler.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With DonorPerfect via Givecloud](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-donorperfect-via-givecloud.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With CharityEngine](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-charityengine.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Charidy](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-charidy.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Boost My School](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-boost-my-school.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With BetterUnite](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-betterunite.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Anthology](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-anthology.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Almabase](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-almabase.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With 4 A Good Cause](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-4-a-good-cause.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Ziggby](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-ziggby.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With DonorDrive](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-donordrive.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With The Chesed Fund](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-the-chesed-fund.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Giving Docs](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-giving-docs.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Overflow](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-overflow.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Our Community](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-our-community.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With The Giving Block](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-the-giving-block.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Pledge (Pledgeling)](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-pledge-pledgeling.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Oath](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-oath.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Milaap](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-milaap.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With MatchNice](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-matchnice.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Maaser](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-maaser.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Kindest](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-kindest.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With GoFundMe](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-gofundme.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Give Suite](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-give-suite.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Give Lively](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-give-lively.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With GiveHub](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-givehub.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With GiveCentral](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-givecentral.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Generously](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-generously.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Fundnation](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-fundnation.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Every.org](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-everyorg.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With DonorDock](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-donordock.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With DonorFuse](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-donorfuse.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Custom Donations](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-custom-donations.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With CrowdChange](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-crowdchange.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Chabad One](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-chabad-one.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With CauseMatch](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-causematch.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With BetterWorld](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-betterworld.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Better Giving](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-better-giving.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With EveryAction](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-everyaction.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Kind Kiosk](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-kind-kiosk.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With LevCharity](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-levcharity.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Neon One](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-neon-one.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With OneCause](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-onecause.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Rayze.it](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-rayzeit.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With SensePass](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-sensepass.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Soapbox Engage](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-soapbox-engage.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Springboard (Jackson River)](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-springboard-jackson-river.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Summa](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-summa.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Tiltify](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-tiltify.md) - [Turning DAFpay On With Blackbaud (Luminate Online & Team Raiser)](https://givechariot.com/resources/fundraising-platforms/turning-dafpay-on-with-blackbaud-luminate-online--team-raiser.md)