Donor-Advised Funds are now one of the fastest-growing forms of charitable giving in Canada. In the latest fiscal year, over 75,000 DAFs moved $2 billion to Canadian charities. Yet for many charity teams, the mechanics of how a DAF gift actually works, and how to build a relationship with the donor behind it, remain a bit of a mystery.

That’s about to change.

Place2Give is proud to be hosting webinars for DAF Day Canada,  the national day of generosity for donor-advised funds happening October 8, 2026. More than $17 billion is already committed to charity in Canadian donor-advised funds. DAF Day is the one day the whole sector celebrates that generosity in motion, and moves more of it to the causes Canadians care about.

Why This Matters for Your Charity

A DAF gift isn’t a transaction from a foundation; it’s a gift from a person who chose you, just with an extra step in between. Understanding that chain (donor → foundation → your charity) is the key to turning one-time DAF grants into lasting donor relationships.

Our upcoming DAF Day Canada Webinars will walk charity teams through:

  • DAF fundamentals: what they are, why donors love them, and who’s most likely to be holding one
  • How to become DAF-ready: the website and CRA-filing essentials that help your organization get discovered by DAF donors
  • Stewardship that works: how to identify, thank, and cultivate DAF donors for the long term
  • Legacy opportunities: positioning your charity as a successor beneficiary for future impact

Save the Date(s)

DAF Day Canada Webinar dates and registration details are coming soon – stay tuned!

In the meantime, follow Place2Give on LinkedIn and keep an eye on place2give.com so you don’t miss your chance to register.

DAF giving isn’t slowing down. Let’s make sure your charity is ready for it.

Daf Day is back.