Webinar // National Study on Donor Advised Funds: Managers & Donors

This webinar marks the release of two new reports from the Donor Advised Funds Research Collaborative (DAFRC) exploring the preferences, protocols, and characteristics of two critical groups of actors in the DAF space: DAF managers (or host organizations) and donors themselves.

• The National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Donors: The report offers a comprehensive look into the characteristics and perspectives of individuals and families who utilize DAFs for their charitable giving in the U.S.
• The National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Managers: The report’s findings cover topics related to DAF strategy, operational capacity, philanthropic advising, internal policy execution, and the marketing of DAF sponsors.

In the program, the report authors explore the study results and how they could impact your work with DAFs, enhance public understanding, and leverage insights to inform and improve the field’s use of DAFs.

Panelists:

• Dr. H. Daniel Heist, Brigham Young University
• Rachel Sumsion, Brigham Young University
• Dr. Danielle Vance-McMullen, DePaul University
• Dr. Jeff Williams, Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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Original recording date: May 21, 2025