What’s New in Giving this Week

This week, we're watching two developments that could reshape philanthropy: new possibilities for donor-advised funds and a wave of charitable wealth emerging from AI.

DAFs find a New Frontier: Trump Accounts

National Philanthropic Trust and J.P. Morgan announced a new pathway for donor-advised funds to support contributions to Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. One early example: philanthropist Brad Gerstner's family DAF plans to contribute $250 to eligible children's accounts in Indiana.

This signals another expansion in how donors are thinking about using their DAF dollars. But new giving models also bring new operational challenges. DAF sponsors will need infrastructure that can support innovative programs, simplify administration, and help donors understand the impact of their giving. Read more about Trump Account and donor-advised fund giving.

AI Really is Is Creating the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Anthropic reportedly recorded more than $660 million in stock-based charitable matching expenses over six months. It's an early indication of the philanthropic potential of wealth being created by AI. As tech founders and early employees turn equity into charitable capital - inspired by tax planning, future giving, or a bit of both - we can expect to see DAFs as the easiest vehicle for their giving.

We see the opportunity here isn’t only capturing new charitable dollars. That's the challenge we're building toward at Daffodil: making donor discovery, engagement, and impact the core part of the giving experience, rather than an afterthought.

Read more about Anthropic’s charity match filing.

Smarter Giving Starts Here.

New giving models, a new generation of donors, and higher expectations for the giving experience.

Mission Control by Daffodil helps organizations launch, manage, and grow modern donor-advised fund programs with better tools.

Curious what that looks like for you or your organization? Get in touch here.

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