Donor-Advised Funds: The Source Fundraisers Can't Afford to Ignore

“There is so much money in these accounts now, all organizations should look at that — and it’s already designated as charitable,” Sommer says. “If I was a development individual, I would hope that every single person in my department was very comfortable with DAFs.

“More and more accounts are being opened. It’s not for you to decide who has a DAF,” she adds. “You never know, so in your ask, always say you can give out of your DAF if you have one.”