How to Find DAF Donors and Get Them Giving Year-Round
A wave of money is sitting in donor-advised funds. These fundraising leaders share how to get it flowing.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Want to Boost DAF Revenue? It All Comes Down to Strategy
A new report reveals that intentional, long-term planning and clean data can double DAF revenue and boost donor retention rates.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
DAFs in Spotlight Again for Ignoring Donor Wishes
Decisions by Fidelity, Vanguard, and DAFgiving360 to block donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center elicit pushback.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Gen Z Gives Money and Time. Here’s How and Why to Engage Them.
Young adults donate money, volunteer, and advocate for nonprofits. Here's how to build meaningful relationships with them.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
4 of the Best Hacks for Fundraisers and Leaders From AFP Icon
Tips included using animation to tell stories, why it's as important to retain fundraisers as it is donors, and more.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Inflation, Cuts, Tax Changes: A Tough Year Takes Center Stage at AFP Icon
Among the other topics covered at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference were federal funding shifts and the need to reach a wider array of donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Major Donors Fuel 80% of Giving as Donor Base Shrinks
Giving was strong in the fourth quarter of 2025, as supporters poured money into donor-advised funds and also gave directly, according to a new report.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Lawsuits Against GoFundMe, PayPal Fire a Fundraising Warning Shot
Alaska has sued six tech platforms for creating unauthorized donation pages, reigniting a debate over efforts to “help” nonprofits raise money without their consent.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Colleges Raised $78 Billion, 89% of Which Came From 2% of Donors
While higher education raised more money, institutions must now think long-term and engage younger alumni who prioritize institutional impact over traditional loyalty to sustain future giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How AI Is Changing Fundraising
Groups big and small are finding way to personalize how they ask for money and plumb data of all kinds to connect with donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising