Donors Using Donor-Advised Funds Volunteer More, Give More Frequently, Data Shows
Donors who use donor-advised funds give more, volunteer more frequently, and take a more strategic, values-driven approach to philanthropy, new data shows.
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Donors who use donor-advised funds give more, volunteer more frequently, and take a more strategic, values-driven approach to philanthropy, new data shows.
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