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Why a Vanguard Charitable DAF?
We value donor feedback and ask for it often. Our donors tell us a Vanguard Charitable DAF is easy to use, and they appreciate our knowledgeable teams who provide excellent service. Here are a few of the more popular benefits of a Vanguard Charitable donor-advised fund.
Tax Efficient
Supporting charity with a Vanguard Charitable DAF is an effective form of tax-effective philanthropy. Since we are a nonprofit, most contributions are tax-deductible.
Cost Effective
Most giving tools have administrative fees, service costs, and investment fees. With a Vanguard Charitable DAF, fees are minimal. We do our best to keep our fees low because the less money spent on fees, the more that can go to the charities you care about most. Check out our fees and test our Cost Calculator here.
Convenient
Our donors are philanthropically minded and support charities often. They use a DAF to consolidate their charitable giving. Having this giving tool makes giving to charity—and tax time—easier.
Whether you give to one or many charities, we offer different granting options. For example, you can recommend recurring grants, which means you enter the grant recommendation once, select the timing intervals, and we do the rest.
Everything is organized in one place. Instead of writing individual checks and keeping track of each donations for an entire year, you can contribute to one account and then use it for all your giving needs. Or better yet, give your trusted advisor access to your account and ask them to download the needed documents.
Flexible
We offer you as much flexibility and choice as possible. For example, you can pick from a number of investments that span the risk spectrum and offer a range of asset exposure. You have the option to grant anonymously or provide your full name. It’s your choice. All of this is managed from your online account, which you can log on to from your laptop or mobile phone, any time day or night.
Legacy Plans
Some giving tools may not enable intergenerational philanthropy, but a Vanguard Charitable DAF does with a legacy plan. Once your account is open and you make a contribution, a succession plan can be set up. That plan can take various forms, such as bestowing to others or naming a charity as a beneficiary.
Immediate Funds
When disaster hits, our instinct is to support charities on the front lines of the crisis right away. Having a DAF account puts you in the perfect position to react quickly and thoughtfully during times of great need. If disaster strikes, you’re ready.
Should I open a donor-advised fund?
July 23, 2020
Are you wondering if a donor-advised fund (DAF) is right for you? You’re not alone. More and more charitably minded people–and their professional advisors–are talking about strategic philanthropy and how DAFs can help. This blog is to help you decide if a DAF is right for you.
7. Recapping Season 1 of The Value in Giving
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During the course of our first season of The Value in Giving podcast, we've been fortunate to speak to some incredible guests. They include leaders from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, UNICEF USA, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the CDC Foundation, Feeding America, and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP). On this final episode of Season 1, Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield and Vanguard Charitable Chief Strategic Planning Officer Rebecca Moffett discuss some of the highlights from each episode and what has changed since we last spoke with our guests. In addition, we also get to hear from a few Season 1 guests about what their organizations are working on today in a world where COVID-19 and social justice are at the forefront.
We thank everyone who listened to the first season of The Value in Giving and look forward to sharing more conversations with leaders in the world of philanthropy very soon.
6. The Center for High Impact Philanthropy, Katherina Rosqueta
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On Episode 6 of the Value in Giving podcast, Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield welcomes Katherina "Kat" Rosqueta from The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) at the University of Pennsylvania. On this podcast, the two discuss what exactly "high impact" philanthropy means and what role CHIP has in the battle against COVID-19. Rosqueta shares some tips to make the most of one's charitable donation and how the organization she started is delivering positive change.
5. Feeding America, Casey Marsh
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On Episode 5 of the Value in Giving podcast, Casey Marsh, Chief Development Officer of Feeding America, joins Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield to discuss the invaluable role Feeding America is playing to help alleviate hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. With increasingly more people battling what the organization calls "food insecurity," the need for charitable support in the world of hunger relief has arguably never been greater. On this podcast, Marsh talks about how hunger is often symptom of other societal inequalities and how COVID-19 has shown many Americans that hunger is not just an issue that affects families abroad but one that impacts millions here in the U.S.
Vanguard Charitable donors take action
In 2020, our donors’ generosity broke records.
During a year of extraordinary crisis, our donors stepped up and used their Vanguard Charitable DAFs to make a critical impact in the fight against COVID-19, as well as support the causes they believed in most. Read about how you can join Vanguard Charitable donors and support COVID-19 relief efforts.
Data from Jan.1 – Dec. 31, 2020
Maintenance fee may be applied
Accounts having a balance below $25,000 may be subject to an annual maintenance fee of $250.
You are eligible for special rates
Our premier clients enjoy reduced pricing to further maximize their impact.
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