Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have become a popular tool for philanthropic giving. The Council receives many gifts from donors who have a DAF and who see the value in making gifts every year. But despite how easy it is to make gifts from a donor advised fund, some people choose to leave a significant portion of their fund invested instead of using it to increase their charitable giving.
Probably the most compelling reason to increase donations from your fund is that the need for donations continues to grow. Costs continue to rise, and for the 45% of working-age Wisconsinites with vision loss who are unemployed, the effect is devastating.
Your gift may pay for someone’s orientation and mobility sessions, empowering them to use their white cane effectively and to move around their home and community safely and independently. A Council client who is looking for a job may need your financial support so they can take access technology classes to improve their computer skills.
Every gift to the Council benefits people in Wisconsin who are blind or have low vision. Don’t miss out on your chance to provide support for organizations like the Council that need your financial help to keep doing their important work!
As a DAF holder, you have a unique opportunity to inspire friends and family members to follow suit. Philanthropy is contagious. When others see you actively making significant donations from your DAF, it may motivate them to do the same.
You’ve taken the forward step of establishing a DAF. Those funds are already designated for charitable purposes, so why not start putting the benefits of that generosity into motion? Donating more from your DAF gives you the satisfaction of knowing that your money is making a tangible difference for people with vision loss. Now is the time to let your dollars work for a better world!
