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Donor Advised Funds

Make charitable giving more flexible and strategic.

About this strategy

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account maintained by a sponsoring organization. Donors contribute assets to the fund and may generally claim an eligible charitable deduction in the year of the contribution, while recommending distributions to qualifying charities over time. Because the sponsoring organization assumes legal control of contributed assets, contributions are generally irrevocable.

Implementation resources

Slides, templates, and supporting videos.

Implementation Checklist - DAF

Follow the key steps for evaluating a donor-advised fund, making contributions, documenting gifts, and recommending grants.

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Strategy Overview - DAF

Learn what donor-advised funds are, who may benefit, and how they can support tax-efficient charitable giving.

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