What new research reveals about Donor-Advised Fund giving in 2026

Donor-Advised Funds are having a moment. With more than $326 billion now sitting in DAF accounts, this is one of the fastest-growing corners of charitable giving, and the nonprofits paying attention are the ones capturing it.

Watch Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, for a first look at FreeWill's 2026 Donor-Advised Fund Report. 

Drawing on new survey data from both DAF donors and nonprofit fundraisers, he unpacks where the real opportunities are in DAF fundraising today, including a few findings that challenge common assumptions about how these donors actually behave.

In this session, we covered:

• Fresh insights from FreeWill's 2026 DAF Report
• Where nonprofits' priorities and actions on DAFs don't line up
• Easy-to-implement strategies to help you secure more DAF gifts