Nonprofit Coach: and Everything DAF! Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to this episode of The Nonprofit Coach: Everything DAF! with your host Ted Hart, global philanthropy executive and author of The DAF Revolution: Making a Difference in Our Modern World.

In this conversation, Ted sits down with Matt Nash, Executive Director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, to explore how technology is reshaping donor-advised funds (DAFs) and transforming the way donors and nonprofits connect.

Matt shares an inside look at the Blackbaud Giving Fund’s role as a donor-advised fund sponsor that powers workplace giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and global charitable support. Together, Ted and Matt unpack how digital platforms are making giving easier, faster, and more transparent — “taking the sand out of the gears” of philanthropy.

Key themes you’ll hear in this episode include:

• Technology-powered DAFs: How workplace giving platforms, peer-to-peer campaigns, and digital wallets are revolutionizing donor engagement.

• Ease and speed of giving: Why simple, mobile-friendly solutions encourage generosity and allow nonprofits to receive funds in days, not weeks.

• Opportunities and challenges for nonprofits: What it means to receive funds through intermediaries, the importance of registering with giving platforms, and strategies for better donor stewardship.

• Misconceptions about anonymity: Why more than 90% of DAF donors do provide their names and contact information — and how nonprofits can capture and use that data effectively.

• The dual nature of giving decisions: How DAFs separate the “head” (tax and financial planning) from the “heart” (personal values and causes) to foster more intentional philanthropy.

• Policy insights and wishes for the future: Why Matt and many others in the sector hope that Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from retirement accounts will one day be eligible for donor-advised funds.

• Practical advice for all stakeholders: How donors, advisors, and nonprofit leaders can leverage DAFs to strengthen relationships and amplify impact.

Matt brings over a decade of experience helping nonprofits understand and engage with DAF donors, and in this episode, he offers clear, practical advice you can put to work immediately. From donor psychology to financial planning, from stewardship to technology integration, this conversation provides a roadmap for thriving in the fast-evolving world of donor-advised funds.

Whether you are a donor seeking to give more effectively, an advisor guiding clients, or a nonprofit leader striving to engage DAF donors more strategically, you’ll find actionable takeaways in this episode.

Join Ted Hart and Matt Nash as they shed light on how technology, trust, and DAFs are shaping the future of philanthropy.

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Click here for the RADIO LINKS Click here for People to People Fundraising He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT: Clare McDowall is an online communications consultant specializing in social media communications.  She has a passion for, and expertise in working with Canadian nonprofits to educate and inspire them to get involved in social media. Hailing from Scotland, Clare moved to Toronto in early 2011 and established Socially Good because of the high demand for online  and integrated digital communication skills in Canada. Clare is the founder of Be Good Be Social Toronto, a free social media conference for nonprofits which takes place annually and she is also a committed communications and marketing volunteer with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Toronto chapter. Clare is also a proud advocate for Good Works, who focus on telling deeply human stories about philanthropy to inspire action. She is their Chief Connections Officer in the Greater Toronto area. Clare has a particular passion for LinkedIn for nonprofits, regularly speaking on the subject at conferences around the GTA.  She also helps individuals like YOU to improve your own LinkedIn profile - visit our sister company 3:17 Consulting for more information.

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