Philanthropic Freedom. No Matter Who Holds Power.
When a U.S. president threatens the nonprofit status of a private university, the issue at…
Lawson BaderMay 9, 2025
Embracing the “Same Old Thing”
I love to innovate. I will, to the chagrin of my team, tinker with ideas…
Peter LipsettJune 20, 2024
Donor-Intent Statements: What Purpose Do They Serve?
Page six of the DonorsTrust donor-advised-fund application features a unique box. In it, new clients…
Peter LipsettFebruary 4, 2024
The Value of Investment Options in a DAF
We often tout the flexibility that comes from a donor-advised fund. One piece of that…
Peter LipsettMay 5, 2022
Don’t Leave Your Loved One’s Legacy to Fate
Dementia sucks! The Catholic schoolgirl in me doesn't like using that kind of language, but…
Stephanie G. LipsJune 27, 2021
How Jeanie Gives: Finding a Principled Partner
Jeanie (whose name has been changed to protect her privacy) joined DonorsTrust only a few…
DonorsTrustJune 3, 2021
How to Let a Charity Down Gently
As a parent, my experience of “aging” is understood through the experience and lens of…
Lawson BaderMay 24, 2021
Work in Development? Make Sure You Have a DAF Strategy
To some – perhaps many – nonprofits, donor-advised funds are confusing. Providers like DonorsTrust seem…
DonorsTrustMay 20, 2021
National DAFs and The Quiet End to Donor Freedom
Remember the phrase “the good old days?” It’s one that becomes more prevalent as one…
Lawson BaderApril 15, 2021
A Guide to Renewing Your Charitable Intentions
Humans came with autopilot long before the technology was incorporated into airplanes. Each of us…
Peter LipsettMarch 12, 2021
