Originally aired on March 5, 2026

Nonprofits are facing a slew of challenges in 2026, from federal funding cuts to an uncertain economy that has some donors feeling cautious about giving. That’s why savvy fundraisers are prioritizing supporters who hold donor-advised funds: DAFs hold more than $326 billion in assets already set aside for charitable giving. Yet it can be hard to connect with DAF donors — and motivate them to give.

Join this 75-minute webinar to get smart insights and advice from three insiders: a community foundation that sponsors hundreds of donor-advised funds and two nonprofits that recently ramped up fundraising from DAFs, with impressive results.

These experts will share proven tactics to elevate DAFs in your annual outreach, along with real-world examples any organization can adapt. They’ll explain how to identify existing donors who hold DAFs, encourage this form of giving across many communications channels, and nurture relationships with supporters, even those who choose to remain anonymous.

Plus, you’ll learn why — and how — to include community foundations in your strategy as well as key dos and don’ts for reaching out and getting on the radar of donors.

You’ll learn how to:

• Highlight DAFs in messages and appeals, and make giving easy
• Train staff to talk about DAFs and ensure a cohesive approach
• Handle, acknowledge, and track DAF gifts, even with limited resources

At the Chronicle of Philanthropy, we strive to host accessible and inclusive events. This session includes live captioning and ASL interpretation.

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This webinar is worth 1.25 CFRE credits.