New research: How to maximize giving from Donor-Advised Funds in 2025

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. With more than $250 billion currently sitting in DAFs, the most effective fundraising teams in 2025 will be those with a clear strategy for securing these gifts.
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As more donors open DAF accounts each year, it’s increasingly important for nonprofits to understand how to encourage and steward DAF giving.
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Watch Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, for our latest webinar featuring brand-new insights from FreeWill’s upcoming Donor-Advised Fund Report. You’ll learn how fundraisers are prioritizing DAFs in 2025 and which practical strategies inspire more of these high-impact gifts.

In this session, we covered:

• A first look at key takeaways from FreeWill’s 2025 DAF Report
• The critical role of DAFs in 2025
• Advanced strategies for securing DAF gifts

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