DAF Giving Summit

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07/29/2026

The DAF Giving Summit is pleased to welcome Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as a Frontline Sponsor of the 2026 Summit.

MSF cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries. Their presence at the Summit reflects the critical role DAF capital can play in supporting urgent, on-the-ground humanitarian work.

We look forward to having them in Austin from September 23 to 25 at the Fairmont Austin.

Learn more about our 2026 sponsors: https://dafgivingsummit.com/sponsors/

07/24/2026

The DAF Giving Summit is pleased to welcome DAFgiving360 as a Visionary Sponsor of the 2026 Summit.

DAFgiving360 is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity with a mission to increase charitable giving in the U.S. They do this by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution to donors and financial advisors.

We look forward to having them in Austin from September 23 to 25 at the Fairmont Austin.

Learn more about our 2026 sponsors: https://dafgivingsummit.com/sponsors/

07/23/2026

The DAF Giving Summit is marking its 5th Anniversary this September 23 to 25 at the Fairmont Austin.

Over five years, this community has grown into the premier gathering for donors, advisors, wealth managers, and nonprofit leaders working to advance charitable giving. And the stories keep getting more compelling.

Did you know? The 2025 DAF Giving Summit Transformative Gift Award went to the Severin Hacker Vision Fund and Neta Foundation for their groundbreaking work in vision restoration, a powerful example of what DAF capital can make possible.

Whether you have been with us from the beginning or are joining for the first time, this is the year to be in the room. Register for our anniversary edition today: https://dafgivingsummit.com/register/

07/22/2026

Nominations for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit Awards are open through Friday, July 24.

Award Spotlight: The Advisor Innovation & Impact Award

This award recognizes wealth advisors and philanthropic advisors who demonstrate exceptional innovation and measurable impact in advancing client philanthropy. Strong nominations show evidence of increased charitable giving, catalytic funding, or expanded donor engagement during the eligibility window.

Submit your nomination and share a story of impact, innovation, and philanthropic excellence: https://dafgivingsummit.com/awards/

07/21/2026

The DAF Giving Summit is pleased to welcome Candid as a Frontline Sponsor of the 2026 Summit.

Candid helps nonprofits find and connect with new funders, gain insights on past giving, conduct grant research, and track grant-seeking progress in a single application designed for fundraisers.

We look forward to having them in Austin this September 23 to 25 at the Fairmont Austin.

Learn more about our 2026 sponsors: https://bit.ly/3po5DxV

07/15/2026

Happening tomorrow: Home is Where the Impact Is: Maximizing DAF Capital for Housing Affordability.

Join for a free webinar with CapShift and Enterprise Community Partners on how donor-advised funds can help unlock creative, catalytic capital solutions for affordable housing.

Speakers include Liz Sessler, Rob Bachmann, Anna Smukowski, and Janis Bowdler.

Last chance to register: https://bit.ly/43Qqjix

07/14/2026

Nominations for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit Awards are open through Friday, July 24.

Award Spotlight: The Collaborative Excellence Award

This award honors a partnership between a DAF program and a partner organization that achieved greater impact together than either could have independently. It recognizes the power of collaboration to expand philanthropic reach, improve efficiency, and create lasting outcomes.
Submit your nomination and share a story of impact, innovation, and philanthropic excellence:

https://bit.ly/4asGwON

07/10/2026

Thank you to Myriad USA, a Frontline Sponsor of the DAF Giving Summit.

Myriad USA provides donors with a simple and efficient platform to support nonprofit initiatives overseas, anywhere across the globe. Its work is built on the belief that local knowledge counts and is driven by the desire to improve the lives of people around the world.

Learn more about our sponsors: https://dafgivingsummit.com/sponsors/

07/09/2026

What would it take to better align DAF capital with real opportunities in housing affordability?

Join on July 16 for a timely conversation with CapShift and Enterprise Community Partners on how donor-advised funds can support flexible, mission-driven capital strategies for affordable housing and community development.

Participants will leave with practical guidance for advancing the DAF ecosystem and advising donors who want to address housing affordability but may not yet know where or how to begin.

Register here: https://bit.ly/43Qqjix

07/07/2026

Nominations for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit Awards are open through Friday, July 24.

Award Spotlight: The Spark Impact Award

This award recognizes a DAF contribution that directly enables a highly impactful grant. It celebrates the moments when philanthropy transforms ideas into action and funding into meaningful outcomes.

Submit your nomination and share a story of impact, innovation, and philanthropic excellence:
https://bit.ly/4asGwON

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