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Editorial hero reading DAF Day Is October 8, noting donor-advised funds granted $64.6 billion in FY2024, with a large faint OCT 8 motif

DAF Day Is October 8. You Can Be Ready in an Afternoon

The third national donor-advised fund giving day lands Thursday, October 8. What it is, who runs it, and a short prep list built for small teams.

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Why Foundation Money Is Not Filling the Federal Gap

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September 26, 2026

Your First 100 Donors, When Nobody Knows You Exist

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Donors Are Asking AI First. How to Stay in the Answer

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Topics

Seven areas we cover, from first filing to funding strategy.

Fiscal Sponsorship

When to borrow a 501(c)(3) instead of becoming one — models, sponsors, fees, and agreements.

Sector News & Trends

Policy shifts, giving trends, and the reports that matter, decoded.

Nonprofit Tech & Operations

Tools, AI, and systems that stretch a small team further.

Compliance & Governance

Filings, board governance, and staying on the right side of the rules.

Fundraising & Development

Individual giving, campaigns, events, and donor retention that works.

Starting a Nonprofit

Formation, 501(c)(3) status, and surviving your first year.

Funding & Grants

Grant opportunities, funder news, and how to win the money your mission needs.