Academic Paper Overview

To better understand DAFs’ implications for fundraising, the DAFRC interviewed 46 professional fundraisers familiar with DAFs across the US. The interviews focused on fundraisers’ experiences with DAF donors, their views about DAFs, and their organizations’ DAF processes.

In this paper, a new fundraising model called the “DAF Donor Relationship Management Cycle” is introduced. This model highlights six challenges and four opportunities that fundraisers face when working with DAF donors. The paper also offers valuable insights and practical advice to help fundraisers navigate the evolving DAF landscape.

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