For residents of Northern Nevada who have already set aside money for charitable giving, Thursday, Oct. 8, offers a chance to turn those dollars into tangible help for neighbors. Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is promoting the annual Donor‑Advised Fund (DAF) Day, urging donors to recommend grants to local nonprofits instead of letting the money sit idle.
What is DAF Day?
DAF Day is a national giving day that focuses on donor‑advised funds—charitable accounts established through a sponsoring organization such as a community foundation or a financial institution. After contributing assets to the account, donors can later recommend grants to eligible nonprofit organizations. The event is now in its third year, having launched in 2024.
Local Impact Highlighted by Catholic Charities
“A donor‑advised fund gives people another powerful way to turn their generosity into meaningful help for their neighbors,” said Marie Baxter, CEO of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada. “On DAF Day, we hope donors will think about the needs they see right here in Northern Nevada and consider putting those charitable dollars to work.”
Baxter added that a gift to Catholic Charities helps meet immediate needs while also walking alongside individuals and families as they work toward greater stability. The organization’s programs serve those experiencing poverty and instability across the region, including food access through St. Vincent’s Food Pantry and Dining Room, hygiene and household necessities, emergency assistance, immigration legal services, recovery and family‑stabilization programs, wellness outreach, and long‑term initiatives aimed at economic self‑sufficiency.
Why Activate DAF Funds Now?
More than $326 billion is currently held in donor‑advised funds nationwide, according to information provided by Catholic Charities. DAF Day is intended to encourage donors to activate a portion of those charitable dollars and support nonprofit organizations in their own communities.
For donors who already have a DAF, participating can be as simple as recommending a grant to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada through their DAF provider. “Whether someone supports our food programs, recovery services, family‑stabilization efforts or our broader mission to help people move out of poverty, every gift becomes part of something larger,” Baxter said. “DAF Day is a wonderful reminder that resources already designated for charitable giving can make an impact today.”
How to Get Involved
People interested in learning more about Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada or making a charitable contribution can visit ccsnn.org. Additional information about DAF Day is available at DAFDay.com. By directing donor‑advised funds to local nonprofits, donors help strengthen the fabric of Northern Nevada families and neighborhoods, aligning charitable generosity with the region’s most pressing needs.
Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.
