A donor-advised fund is a philanthropic vehicle that allows donors to contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a sponsoring charitable organization (such as a community foundation or financial institution), receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants to nonprofits over time. Many donors use DAFs to simplify their giving and to plan larger or recurring gifts. 

You can download our free Fundraiser’s Guide to Donor-Advised Funds to learn more.

With DAFpay, donors can recommend a grant from their donor-advised fund to your U.S. nonprofit in just three clicks. They select DAFpay on your Givecloud form, log in to their DAF provider, and confirm their gift without leaving your online donation page.

DAFpay connects to more than 1,100 donor-advised fund sponsors across the United States. This broad coverage makes it simple for most DAF donors to find their provider and complete their gift with ease.

Yes! Unless a donor chooses to remain anonymous, DAFpay shares the donor’s name, email address, and gift details automatically with DonorPerfect. This helps your team acknowledge gifts quickly and build stronger donor relationships over time.

Yes. DAFpay uses industry-standard, SOC 2 Type II-compliant security practices, including in-transit data encryption and continuous monitoring, to protect donor information and ensure secure transactions.

Offering DAF giving directly on your online donation form reduces friction and meets donors where they are. It makes it easier for donors to act in the moment, which can lead to higher conversion rates, larger gifts, and better visibility into your DAF donor base.

Yes. Donor-advised fund giving offers donors several financial incentives, including:

• Immediate tax benefit: DAF grants are tax-deductible, meaning donors receive a federal tax benefit in the year the gift was made.

• Tax-free growth: DAF holders can invest the assets in their account, and any growth is tax-free—creating even more potential for charitable impact.