Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Be part of a collective movement - your DAF gift helps us keep our promise:
walking alongside every child for 12+ years - no matter what.
Why DAF Giving Matters for Friends of the Children
At Friends of the Children - Detroit, we commit to every child for the long term, 12+ years of consistent, caring mentorship from ages 4-6 through graduation. That promise is only possible through strong, reliable partnerships with donors who believe in sustained impact.
There are more than two million DAF accounts in the U.S holding $250B+ in funding. Imagine the collective impact when donors rally together! By giving through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you become a long-term partner in our mission - providing stability that ensures every child can count on their Friend, year after year.
What Is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
A Donor Advised Fund is a simple, flexible charitable giving account that allows you to:
- Receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF.
- Recommend grants to nonprofits like Friends of the Children over time.
- Plan your giving strategically to make a sustained impact.
When you give through your DAF, you are investing not just in this year’s work, but in a long-term partnership that strengthens our ability to keep our 12+ year promises to children.
How Your DAF Gift Supports Long-Term Commitment
- Sustained Relationships: DAF gifts help us honor our 12+ year promise to each child.
- Planning Ahead Together: Multi-year or recurring grants give us the ability to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
- Partners in Legacy: By naming Friends of the Children as a beneficiary of your DAF, you ensure your partnership continues for generations.
How to Give Through Your DAF
- Log in to your DAF sponsor’s portal (Fidelity, Schwab, BNY Mellon, etc.).
- Recommend a grant to Friends of the Children - Detroit (EIN # 82-1577991).
- Designate your gift as unrestricted (most powerful for sustaining our long-term promise) or direct it to a specific initiative.
- Consider setting up recurring or multi-year gifts to reflect your long-term partnership.
Ready to partner with us for long-term change?
- Complete your DAF gift request and recommend Friends of the Children as the beneficiary.
- Want to explore multi-year or legacy partnership? Our development team is here to guide you.
Friends of the Children - Detroit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 82-1577991). Your DAF gift makes you a true partner in our work, ensuring that every child has a Friend by their side for 12+ years, no matter what.