The Dao of DAFs: Revolutionizing Donor-Advised Funds for the Next Generation of Philanthropy

With nearly $250 billion in donor-advised funds, DAFs are often criticized as vehicles for parking assets.  But, new models are addressing this concern.  Innovations are emerging to make DAFs more accessible and appealing to lower-level donors rather than being primarily tools for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.  Wealth managers are increasingly interested in philanthropic solutions for their clients.  And, cryptocurrency donations offer opportunities for expanding the philanthropic landscape. The next generation of donors—especially millennials and Gen Z—are showing different values---and different assets---when it comes to philanthropy. How are we as professionals catering to these new philanthropic trends, and what role does technology play in this shift?  Alexis Miller from Endaoment gives insight on all of this---and more.