
Open a DAF
Partner with RSF to set up a philanthropic fund that helps you give with purpose.

Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a public charity created to manage charitable donations on behalf of organizations, families, or individuals.
A DAF allows a donor to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time.

Mobilize your DAF
Today, billions of dollars in DAFs sit stagnant — or worse, are invested in industries that create harm. By opening a DAF at RSF or contributing new funds to your RSF DAF and investing them into RSF’s Social Investment Fund, you can:
- Pay zero DAF management fees for three years on invested capital.
- Earn interest on every dollar invested (rate depends on the term you choose).
- Put 100% of your capital to work funding mission-driven enterprises in clean energy, sustainable food, and thriving communities.
- Retain flexibility — your remaining DAF balance is always available for grants.
- Double your impact by investing your capital before granting it out.

Common Questions about DAFs
What exactly is a DAF, how does it work, and how can setting one up help you on your philanthropic journey? This blog post answers many common questions about donor-advised funds.
Why open a DAF at RSF?

Join a community
Our community of philanthropists are active with their giving, granting out nearly 60% of their funds per year.

Activate your money
DAF clients can invest their funds into a Liquidity Fund that prioritizes social and environmental impact or double their impact by purchasing an RSF SIF note.

Give at your pace
You can add to your DAF or grant out from it as frequently as you would like.
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We share the value of reciprocity [and] common goals to advance towards justice. RSF really respects our participation, and really gives the guiding committee of the Pawanka Fund the ability to make decisions.

Get in touch!
Still have questions before you open a donor advised fund? Get in touch with a member of RSF’s Philanthropic Services team at ps@rsfsocialfinance.org.

Agustina Singh
Manager of Philanthropic Services