Donating through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) offers several key benefits for both the donor and the non-profit:

1. Tax Advantages

Immediate Tax Deduction: When you contribute to your DAF, you receive an immediate tax deduction, even if the funds are distributed to a non-profit at a later time.
Avoid Capital Gains Tax: If you donate appreciated assets (like stocks or mutual funds), you can avoid capital gains tax, maximizing the impact of your donation.

2. Simplified Giving

One Transaction, Multiple Donations: You can contribute to your DAF once, then distribute funds to multiple charities over time without additional tax paperwork.
Easy Record-Keeping: The DAF provider handles all donation records, making tax reporting much simpler.

3. Strategic & Flexible Giving

Donate Now, Decide Later: Contribute to your DAF when it makes sense financially, then distribute funds to non-profits at your own pace.
Invest for Growth: Your funds can be invested within the DAF, allowing them to potentially grow tax-free before being distributed to a charity.

4. Increased Charitable Impact

Higher Giving Potential: Since DAFs allow for investment growth, your donation can potentially increase in value, allowing you to give more over time.
Consistent Support: You can set up recurring grants from your DAF, providing steady, long-term funding for the non-profits you care about.

5. Privacy & Anonymity

If desired, you can choose to donate anonymously, keeping your personal financial details private while still supporting your favorite causes.

Why Use a DAF to Give to Night Bright?

Giving through your DAF to Night Bright allows you to support missionaries around the world efficiently and strategically. Your generosity can go further while ensuring tax benefits, flexibility, and long-term impact in funding the Great Commission.

If you have a DAF through Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or another provider, you can easily recommend a grant to Night Bright and start making a difference today! Our automated and secure DAF payment widget is coming soon. In the meantime, please reach out to giving@nightbright.org to give today.