Tag: Donor Advised Funds

I recently participated in an online conversation about recognition of a DAF donor. The finance professionals on the thread were confused. Why were charities reluctant to recognize donors for a fund that was created within the financial institution’s charitable entity?

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Charitable without a Cause

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As more research and analysis on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) is becoming public, the ultimate reality of what donor advised funds are meant to do is becoming clear.

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Your Charity’s Competitive Advantage is to (Clearly) State the Reasons to Invest in the Future – Use It!

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The leadership at most nonprofits assume that everyone knows the important work being done by their charitable organization. They are wrong.
Here’s what you need to do instead.

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Three Ways to Position Your Charity as the First Choice for Philanthropic Investment

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Fundraising is a competitive landscape, whether we like it or not. Here are three ways to ensure your charity stands out on top.

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Changing the Playing Field: Donor Advised Funds

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Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a more recent addition to the fundraising landscape. Financial institutions think they are great, but what do they really mean for charities?

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Create a Proactive Program to Sustain Your Organization, PART 2

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Create a Proactive Program to Sustain Your Organization, PART 2 Read More

Despite the evidence of opportunity, desire and verbal commitment, charities are failing to grow and progress their planned giving programs. It is up to us, as professionals in the field, to change this trend.

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Create A Planned Giving Program to Sustain Your Organization, PART 1

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Create A Planned Giving Program to Sustain Your Organization, PART 1 Read More

Most organizations start with interest and even excitement about advancing the planned giving program. Why doesn’t it translate into action? Ed Sluga uses research and experience in the field to uncover why proactive planned giving programs are the exception rather than the rule in Canada.

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