Jemina Bernard

A new report, Reinventing the Cycle: Adapting Relationship Fundraising for Donors Who Use DAFs, by the DAF Research Collaborative uncovers best practices for donor advised fund (DAF) fundraising as DAFs are growing in popularity among donors. DAFs are charitable giving accounts that donors set up at sponsoring organizations, which then make grants to other charities at the donors’ request. Based on interviews with professional fundraisers, the report offers strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding DAF donors. The report also includes a DAF-specific fundraising cycle outlining how the funds change nonprofit organizations’ fundraising management, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. “Interviews with the fundraisers made it clear that DAFs affect every stage of the fundraising cycle,” said Genevieve Shaker, PhD, professor of Philanthropic Studies and Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. “This illustrates that a tailored approach to the cycle is necessary.” Shaker authored the report along with Brigham Young University researchers Rachel M. Sumsion, MPA, and H. Daniel Heist, PhD, under the auspices of the DAF Research Collaborative. Heist earned his master’s degree in Philanthropic Studies from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/ga2K2n_p

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A short list of funders to check out: ENLIGHT FOUNDATION - private family foundation that supports youth leadership, civic engagement, and education initiatives by investing in systems change, movement building, and cross-cultural collaboration. https://lnkd.in/ddWgPKeX Netri Foundation - supporting NGOs working to end extreme poverty through grants and social investments in health, education, agriculture, and more across 30+ countries. https://lnkd.in/dx5wB-Eh To.org - a hybrid platform combining philanthropy, venture investment, and creative activism to support systemic change and bold solutions across climate, equity, and social innovation. https://to.org/ UBS Optimus Foundation - funds high-impact, evidence-based solutions to improve children's health, education, and protection, with a focus on innovation, climate-health, and scalable partnerships. https://lnkd.in/dMR5hiRU Varkey Foundation - supports global education initiatives, focusing on teacher training, leadership development, and elevating the status of educators to improve learning outcomes worldwide. https://lnkd.in/d2yPq8dv Wellspring Philanthropic Fund - supports social justice initiatives globally, with a focus on human rights, gender equity, civic engagement, and access to education and economic opportunity. The Fund is winding down operations over the next few years, with plans to complete its final round of grantmaking by end of 2028. https://wpfund.org/ Wikimedia Foundation - supports free knowledge globally, primarily by operating Wikipedia and related projects, and funds open-access, community-led initiatives that advance education, digital inclusion, and information equity. https://lnkd.in/dNi_qVJc #SocialImpact #Philanthropy #FundersForChange

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