Accessing More DAF Funding: What Charities Need to Know

For many charities, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) feel like a mystery box. We hear the numbers: billions in assets, millions in gifts, but little about how to actually reach the donors behind them.

It’s not that the money isn’t there. It’s that the connection isn’t happening.

Too many charities spend time sending cold proposals, filling out one-off forms, or hoping the right advisor stumbles across their work. Meanwhile, DAF donors are searching for causes they can trust, yet the process often leaves them just as frustrated.

The Opportunity (and the Gap)

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing sources of charitable giving in Canada. Yet many charities are still approaching them the same way they approach foundations and major donors—often met with silence.

DAFs aren’t going away. In fact, they’re becoming a cornerstone of modern philanthropy. 

Now is the time for charities to ask new questions:

• How do we make it easy for a DAF donor to find us?
• How do we present our work clearly, without overwhelming them with admin?
• How do we turn a one-time gift into a lasting relationship?

Positioning Your Charity for Smarter Giving

We built Canada’s Common Grant because the old way isn’t working. Charities repeat the same information across countless forms, while DAFs and their advisors sift through PDFs they can’t compare. One shared profile replaces the clutter, making it easier for donors to find and trust the charities they want to support.

To help charities take advantage of this shift, WellFunded is partnering with two sector leaders to share how to position your organization for this new reality:

• Mike Todd from Transform Philanthropy will explain what makes a charity “DAF-ready” and how to stand out to fundholders and advisors.
• Kristen Visser from Grantsimple will share how to rethink the grant process—moving away from guesswork and toward strategies that make funding simpler, smarter, and more aligned with how modern donors actually give.

One hour of practical, actionable insight designed for charities who are ready to stop guessing and start connecting.

Take that First Step

Only registered charities on WellFunded will receive an invitation to this webinar.

👉 Register your free profile today at CommonGrant.ca.

By signing up, you’re getting your charity into the growing network of donors, advisors, and foundations already using WellFunded to discover who to support next.

Because fixing major giving isn’t about creating more forms. It’s about building a shared system that makes trust, discovery, and funding easier for everyone.