This day reminds us that donors pay attention to deadlines. Now is the time to impose them on donor-advised funds.
A Donor-Advised Fund Proposal That Would Work for Everyone
Under our proposal, donors would get some financial benefits when they put money into the fund and receive additional benefits when they send money out of the fund to nonprofits that advance the common good.
Charities and Taxpayers Deserve More From Donor-Advised Funds
As the controversial method of giving becomes increasingly common, concerns about the funds become ever more consequential.
By Ray D. Madoff
Contributor
Now or Forever: Rethinking Foundation Life Spans
Philanthropists, Congress, and the courts have all weighed in on whether grant makers should spend down their assets or continue in perpetuity, but it’s time to take a closer look.
5 Myths About Payout Rules for Donor-Advised Funds
Nonprofits and the people they serve are being starved of resources. Mandatory payout rules can help turn that around.
By Ray D. Madoff
Contributor
Opinion: Immortality for Foundations Can Pose Big Challenges in Shifting Times
History shows that no matter how inspirational the idea of setting up a permanent foundation, donors can’t forecast how their money will be best used decades after their deaths.
By Ray D. Madoff
Contributor