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When it comes to Donor Advised Funds, clients don’t need to choose between flexibility and local value. 

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation can provide the same core features clients expect from a national provider, while also connecting them to local knowledge, personal service and a deeper understanding of charitable opportunities in the Sioux Falls area.

Flexible by Design

One common misconception is that DAFs at the Foundation must remain permanently endowed or cannot be fully distributed. That is not the case.

A DAF may be fully expendable, invested for long-term growth or structured to support a combination of current and future grantmaking.

Donors may recommend grants from the full available balance, and assets that are not immediately distributed can remain invested. The fund can be shaped around the client’s charitable goals and anticipated giving timeline.

The Local Difference

The distinction is not necessarily what the fund can do. It is the support and expertise that come with it.

Our team knows the local nonprofit landscape, understands emerging needs and opportunities, and can help donors make informed charitable decisions. Clients receive personal assistance from people who live and work in the community they are often seeking to support.

Fees That Stay Local

Administrative fees support more than the management of an individual DAF. They help advance the Foundation’s broader leadership efforts - from providing training and resources for local nonprofits to bringing organizations and partners together to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities across the Sioux Falls area.

For clients who value both flexibility and local impact, the location of their DAF matters.

Before defaulting to a national provider, consider whether your client could receive the same practical benefits while also supporting the charitable infrastructure of the place they call home. 

Reach out to our team of philanthropic advisors today to get started.