DAF Giving Summit

We’ve just posted Day 3 photos from the #DAFGivingSummit! 📸 Relive the highlights from our final day of inspiring sessions, impactful discussions, and amazing connections. Head over to check out all the moments captured as we wrapped up another successful summit! View the photos here: https://bit.ly/3UETpxl

We’re so glad to hear that this year’s #DAFGivingSummit was a highlight for you, Sara Barba! It was an incredible week in Music City filled with inspiring leaders, powerful discussions, and game-changing ideas. We’re energized and hopeful for the future of philanthropy—thank you for being part of this journey with us! 🎉

As we wrap up the incredible #DAFGivingSummit, the Closing Keynote was the perfect way to end on a high note! We were honored to hear from Don Greene, Jessica Cameron, and Alberto Gonzalez, who shared powerful insights on the future of #DonorAdvisedFunds and the evolving landscape of #philanthropy. A big thank you to our keynote speakers and everyone who joined us throughout the summit. Together, we’re shaping the future of giving! #WealthManagement #DAFs #Philanthropy

We are thrilled to announce that the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals and Morgan Stanley GIFT Cures were honored with the Synergy for Change Award at the #DAFGivingSummit! 🎉 Together, they bridged the gap between groundbreaking medical research and life-saving treatments, advancing critical discoveries across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Their collaboration funded over 188 medicines in development and launched 39 new companies to bring these innovations to market. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! #Philanthropy #DAFs #MedicalResearch

The “Family Advised Funds: Understanding Philanthropic Wealth Transfer Through DAFs” breakout session at the #DAFGivingSummit was an insightful deep dive into the future of philanthropic wealth transfer. Speaker Danielle Vance-McMullen from the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative shared groundbreaking data from over 57,000 DAF accounts and the first large-scale survey of DAF donors. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of donor demographics, giving behaviors, and how families use DAFs to transfer philanthropic resources across generations. A big thank you to our speaker for such an informative session! #Philanthropy #WealthTransfer #DAFs #DonorAdvisedFunds #FamilyGiving

The "Beyond Engagement: Evolving Donor Mindset through Cohorts and Collaboratives" session at the #DAFGivingSummit was a huge success! Melanie Schnoll Begun (Morgan Stanley GIFT) led an incredible discussion alongside panelists Josh Stamer (Anonymous Philanthropy), Rena Greifinger (Maverick Collective), and Alexander Rossides (Growth Philanthropy Network). Attendees gained valuable insights into how today's most impactful philanthropists are moving beyond traditional engagements and using funder cohorts and collaboratives to drive systemic change. A truly inspiring conversation!

We are thrilled to announce that the Summit Award at this year’s #DAFGivingSummit went to Donald Greene from the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund! This award recognizes Don's exceptional contributions to the growth of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and his continued support of the DAF Giving Summit. We are grateful for his leadership and commitment to advancing philanthropy through DAFs. Congratulations, Don! #Philanthropy #DAFs #CharitableGiving

We are thrilled to announce that Jaimi Cortes, MBA was honored with the Philanthropic Advisor Excellence Award at the #DAFGivingSummit! With over 20 years in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, Jaimi has facilitated the distribution of over $200 million in charitable gifts. Her dedication to bridging communities, fostering trust, and prioritizing underrepresented voices has made a lasting impact. Thank you, Jaimi, for the incredible work you do!

We are thrilled to announce that The Burbank Group, led by Mike Burbank, was honored with the Advisor Excellence: Financial Award at the #DAFGivingSummit! With nearly 40 years of experience, Mike’s leadership has driven outsized impact in philanthropy through complex asset gifting and DAF strategies. Congratulations! 🎉

Day 2 of the #DAFGivingSummit was filled with incredible insights and impactful discussions! From evolving donor mindsets to exploring family-advised funds and navigating global philanthropy, the sessions truly elevated our understanding of the future of charitable giving. Check out our photo album on Facebook to relive the day! If you have any, don’t forget to share them with #DAFGivingSummit: https://bit.ly/3Ag7mui