How to Give - Donor Advised Fund

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is an investment account specifically designed to promote charitable giving while offering tax incentives. Donors contribute funds to the account, which are then invested. The generated returns from these investments are subsequently distributed to designated nonprofit recipients. To delve deeper into DAFs, refer to this comprehensive resource.

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Donate DAFs

Making a donation from your DAF to support Golden Gate Area Council enables us to support Cub Scout Day Camps, Summer Camps, community service projects, adult leader training, youth recruitment initiatives, and the essential management that ensures these opportunities are accessible to every young person in our community.

Scouting helps our children grow to become the best version of themselves. They learn skills and values for a lifetime. Support Scouting by making a charitable gift using donations from your DAF.

 

How can I donate DAFs?

Donating from your Donor Advised Funds is safe, easy, and fast. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick process:

  1. Select the DAF provider and login directly to your account
  2. Check your DAF account balance and enter your desired gift amount
  3. Share your personal information (i.e. email and address) for your receipt records
  4. Select if you would like to cover the processing fee, as well as need leave a note or designation (if applicable)
  5. Hit submit and your grant donation request is complete! ??

Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatic grant request confirmation that will be sent to the email address you provided.

Why does GGAC accept DAFs?

Donating from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a smart and impactful way to give to [your organization name] . Here are several reasons why you should grant  from your DAF today:

  1. Maximize Your Tax Benefits: Contributions to your DAF are already tax-deductible. By granting from your DAF to [Your Organization Name], you can continue supporting our mission without additional tax implications.
  2. Streamlined Giving Process: DAFs simplify charitable giving. With just a few clicks, you can recommend a grant to [Your Organization Name], making it easy to support the causes you care about.
  3. Support Long-Term Impact: Your DAF grant helps sustain programs that make a meaningful difference. Your contribution directly fuels [specific programs or impact areas].
  4. Align Your Values with Your Giving: By donating through your DAF, you demonstrate a commitment to [Your Organization Name]’s mission of [mission statement or impact goal], ensuring your philanthropic dollars make the greatest impact.
  5. Plan for Year-End Giving: Using your DAF is an excellent way to meet your year-end giving goals and support [Your Organization Name] during this critical time for nonprofits.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Golden Gate Area Council. To contact us about making making a donation/grant from your Donor Advised Fund, please send us an email at How to Give with the subject line, 'DAF Donation.'

Due to the nature of DAFs, once a donor's DAF grant request to an eligible 501c3 is accepted, it can't be revoked or refunded. Because of this, all DAF donations should be treated as final and do not offer refunds. Also make it clear that no goods, services or airdrops will be offered in exchange for DAF donations. For more information on refunds at The Giving Block, please visit our Refund FAQ.

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