Ep 24 I DAFs Are the New Normal. Most Nonprofits Are Behind w/ Mitch Stein

What If Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Became the Norm — Not the Exception?This week, we sit down with Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, for a masterclass on the fast-evolving world of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) — and why they're becoming the giving wallet of the future.Mitch pulls back the curtain on:What DAFs really are (and why most people misunderstand them)How tech and policy shifts are unlocking $250B+ in charitable assetsWhy nonprofits must stop being passive about DAFs — and start fundraising smarterHow using a DAF actually doubles the average donor’s giftThe myth of DAF “warehousing” — and the surprising stats that prove otherwisePlus, a ballistic missile siren mid-recording (yes, really), insights from Mitch’s time at Goldman Sachs, and the one word Mitch would remove from the non-profit world.Whether you're a donor, fundraiser, or nonprofit exec — this episode will change how you think about giving.HOT OFF THE PRESS: The Chariot DAF Fundraising Report! Click here to read it TODAY!---------------------------Chapters:00:00 Navigating Life Under Threats16:52 The Evolution of Donor-Advised Funds19:26 DAFs: A Tool for All, Not Just the Wealthy23:18 Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy25:22 Employer Matching Programs and DAFs30:12 The Challenge of DAFs: Money Warehousing33:24 Increasing Granting Rates from DAFs37:59 Marketing DAFs to Nonprofits42:19 The Future of DAFs: A Charitable Wallet for Everyone45:42 Empowering Nonprofits in the DAF Space50:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement