Strengthening Nonprofit Resilience: Mobilizing DAFs for Immediate Impact

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm UTC-08:00

BP Energy Center | Anchorage

Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP Alaska Chapter
Publisher/HostAssociation of Fundraising Professionals AFP Alaska Chapter
Strengthening Nonprofit Resilience: Mobilizing DAFs for Immediate Impact
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In person AND over Zoom
Pay ($25 members, $35 non-members) and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/94my498
Donor-advised funds, DAF’s, are the fastest growing vehicles in American philanthropy. DAF contributions represent an estimated quarter of all charitable giving nationwide, underscoring their influence in the philanthropic landscape. As donor-advised funds grow, nonprofits have an unprecedented opportunity to engage donors, accelerate giving, and connect intent with immediate impact. In moments of crisis, DAFs can serve as flexible and responsive funding channels to address emergent community needs. This data-driven report analyzes DAF grantmaking from 2018–2023 to understand donor behavior across different types of financial pressure, offering practical insights for nonprofits seeking to strengthen their financial resilience.
Facilitators
Celeste Earley, CFRE, Director of Development, Alaska Community Foundation, President, AFP Alaska Chapter,
Elizabeth Miller, CFRE, CAP, Vice President of Development & Communication, Alaska Community Foundation
Article:
https://scholarworks.indianapolis.iu.edu/bitstreams/27b401e4-ee90-4e20-afd9-b1934d8df266/download
CFRE Knowledge Domains
Domain 1: Current and Prospective Donor Research
Domain 2: Securing the Gift
Domain 3: Relationship Building
Domain 5: Leadership and Management
CFRE Measurable Learning Objectives
By attending this session, the participant/s will be able to:
1. Compare; contrast DAF giving strategies implemented during the Pandemic and the 2022 economic slowdown.
2. Leverage DAFs as flexible and responsive funding channels to ensure financial resilience and address emergent community needs.
3. Engage DAF donors to accelerate giving and connect intent with immediate impact.
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BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK 99508-4263, United States

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