National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Donors

National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Donors

Millions of people are now using donor advised funds (DAFs) for their charitable giving. To better understand how and why people are using DAFs, the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative conducted a national survey of DAF donors.

This survey aimed to gather data on DAF donor demographics, giving strategies, motivations, and other related topics. The resulting report will provide valuable insights about DAF donors and shed light on the patterns and variations in DAF activity observed in the National Study. It will also provide guidance on best practices for engaging DAF donors, which will have direct implications for DAF practitioners and professional fundraisers. Understanding the importance of donor privacy, all donor information presented in this project will be completely anonymous.

The survey is now closed. A detailed public report of the study’s findings will be available in early 2025.