October 9 is Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Day—a national celebration of the power of philanthropy through DAFs. Here at DBL, we are grateful for the many donors who have chosen to support our mission through their DAFs. These gifts not only provide critical resources to help unleash the potential of shelter dogs to change lives, but they also allow donors to give in a way that is simple, strategic, and tax-efficient. It’s easy to make a DAF gift right on our website.
Why Give Through a Donor Advised Fund?
DAFs make it easy to plan for consistent giving, offer immediate tax benefits, and allow donors to support the causes they care about most. For DBL, this means more resources to train and place amazing shelter dogs with people who need them—whether it’s providing companionship for seniors, support for children with autism, or assistance for those navigating mental health challenges or serious illnesses.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what three of our generous DAF donors had to say:
“As an animal loving family, dogs have been a central part of our lives across three generations. Our dogs, who are deeply loved members of our family, have seen us through many joys and challenges over the years, never faltering on their love and loyalty. We have seen firsthand how dogs have helped in our own community; the longevity of elderly grandparents, for families with autistic children, in the mental health space with teenagers, and our friends who have battled the toughest of diseases. So when we were recently fortunate enough to establish a family Donor Advised Fund (DAF), it was an easy choice to support such an outstanding organization with a longstanding reputation of excellence and impact. Your mission has so much heart, and is critical to so many people. And as a family that supports and has helped to run a rescue in Los Angeles, we also applaud your messaging of how incredible shelter dogs can be in service as well. Thank you for all that you do, and we look forward to being in touch and hearing about your important ongoing work.”
— Miranda, DBL DAF Donor
“Using a DAF makes it easy to plan for consistent support for philanthropy while also optimizing tax benefits. The DAF is a great complement to planned giving.”
— Erinn, DBL DAF Donor
“Check out the organization and see how well DBL is run. Take a tour of their facilities like we did, and see the good things they are set up to do. Seeing is believing!”
— David and MaryJo, DBL DAF Donors
Join Us This DAF Day
On October 9, we invite you to join Miranda, Erinn, and many others in celebrating DAF Day by recommending a grant to DBL through your Donor Advised Fund. Supporting DBL through your DAF is not only easy—it helps ensure that more shelter dogs can continue their incredible work changing lives across communities.
You can make your DAF gift directly on our website.
Thank you for being part of this movement and for helping us celebrate the power of giving this DAF Day!
Do you have a donor advised fund? Gifts from your DAF can help keep the mission of Dogs for Better Lives going strong. Visit https://dogsforbetterlives.org/donate-daf to learn more or make a gift.
