DAFs 101
DAF is an acronym for what charitable giving tool?
What is a donor-advised fund
What is the minimum initial contribution amount to open a classic donor advised fund at Brooklyn Org?
What is $5,000
This email address is the most frequently used for fundholder communications, but is also where prospective fundholders can reach out to for more information
What is donorservices@brooklyn.org
This type of professional is often a referral source for Brooklyn Org’s legacy planning as they support donors with their post-life philanthropic plans
What is an estate planning attorney, fiduciary, or wealth advisor
When a donor puts cash or appreciated assets into one of these accounts, they receive this immediate financial benefit?
What is a federal income tax or charitable deduction
What is the policy at Brooklyn Org that every grant needs to pass to be funded?
What is the Anti-Hate Policy
This webinar, held at the beginning of June, was the latest in a series of educational events for DAF prospects
What is DAFs 101: Smarter Giving in Brooklyn
If a donor passes away, these individuals, named in advance, take over the authority to recommend grants from the donor-advised fund
What are successor advisors
Besides a direct contribution, this strategy provides fundholders with a tax-free way to grow their donor-advised funds?
What is investment strategy
$100 bonus to anyone that can name an investment strategy available to fundholders
What is the minimum grant amount?
What is $250
A recent event titled, “An Evening at Red Hook Farms,” invited fundholders interested in what BKO impact area to gather to discuss the philanthropic role of their donor-advised fund in supporting Brooklyn?
What is Environmental Justice
This is the most common and simple way a donor leaves a legacy gift, usually done by including a short paragraph in their last will and testament
What is a bequest
This day is an important deadline for many donors considering making a donor-advised fund contribution count for that year’s charitable tax deduction?
What is December 31st
What campaign is running until the end of June to support the growth of our donor-advised fund program?
What is the $718 Campaign
These two fundholder actions are the ultimate goals of fundholder stewardship at Brooklyn Org
What is retainment & growth
This occurs when a charitable organization is set to receive the remaining assets upon the account owner's passing
What is a nonprofit beneficiary designation