Campus Protests, Donor Secrecy, and a Moment for Reform
The right’s politicized calls to “follow the money” speak to a very real need for donor transparency and nonprofit oversight.
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
Where Tech, Politics and Giving Meet: Silicon Valley’s Busy Intersection
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s CEO, Nicole Taylor, talks about getting donors to give from their DAFs, the effects of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges, and more.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Impact of Proposed DAF Rules on Community Foundations Deserves More Coverage
If these regulations move forward, community-based nonprofits and the everyday donors who support them will feel the effects.
The $230 Billion Donor-Advised Fund Industry Gets an IRS Hearing
Congress and the Biden administration are considering what should be done to crack down on donor-advised funds, an increasingly popular way for donors to set aside money to spend on charitable causes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Expiring Tax Breaks, Charitable Giving, and What’s at Stake for Philanthropy
Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities.
By Jack Salmon
Contributor
Recent DAF Op-ed Missed Crucial Perspective — the Donors
DAFs held at both community foundations and financial institutions are invaluable to many donors, and legislation should recognize that.
Inconsistent Regulations, Crackdown on Civil Liberties Hinder Nonprofits, Experts Say
Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
DAF Sponsors Aren’t All Created Equal. New Legislation Should Reflect That
Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds.
By Gerry Roll
Contributor
Philanthropy Spent $11 Million to Prevent Changes to DAF Rules
Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
U.S. Regulators Scramble to Catch Up With the DAF Boom
Proposed federal regulations would provide guidelines for what DAFs can be used for — but not for how quickly they would need to be distributed.
By Brian Mittendorf
Contributor
After Pandemic Bump, Walk Fundraising Events Simmer, and More Research
Nonprofits that hold fundraising events should do more to get participants raising money, according to a new report from the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Most DAF Donors Make Unrestricted Gifts — but the Biggest Still Earmark Donations
Many donors give year-round, most accounts have a succession plan, and more than half support three or more charities, report finds.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Silent Donor Platform Offers Anonymous Donations to the Mainstream, as Privacy Debate Rages
The platform, which allows people to route donations through a donor-advised fund, has grown quickly and has partnerships with numerous nonprofits,
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
How Donor-Advised Funds Are Changing Philanthropy
DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Donor Privacy Is Essential. Stop Asking Lawmakers to Force Disclosure.
Escalating calls to force charities to say who’s supporting them may lead to harassment of donors and dampen charitable giving.
Opinion | Critics Are Wrong: DAF Misuse Isn’t Rampant
While charitable dollars should never be used to fuel hate, targeting DAFs isn’t the solution and ignores all the good they can accomplish.