Donor-Advised Funds: Opportunity or Challenge?

Donor-Advised Funds: Opportunity or Challenge?

Donor-Advised Funds: Opportunity or Challenge?Cindy Sweeney
Published on: 25/09/2025

In today’s philanthropic landscape, few tools have sparked as much debate, or as much growth, as Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). With more than $230 billion in assets held in DAFs and contributions growing each year, they’ve become a powerful force in charitable giving.

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Fundraising is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Fundraising is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Fundraising is a Marathon, Not a SprintCindy Sweeney
Published on: 25/02/2025

If you’ve ever trained for a marathon (or even just watched one), you know that it’s not about how fast you start—it’s about how long you can keep going. The same is true for fundraising. There are moments of excitement and momentum, but also long stretches where progress feels slow, and challenges pile up. So, how do you push through when fundraising gets tough?

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