National Philanthropic Trust

At NPT, our donors support a wide variety of causes. Recently, one donor recommended a $200,000 grant to focus on research and education for the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans. Through NPT DAFs, we help donors fulfill their charitable vision.

On Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service, millions of people nationwide will undertake acts of generosity in service of making the world a better, safer, and more hopeful place. NPT honors these efforts, and we encourage you to carry this spirit forward year-round.

At NPT, we help donors realize their visions and create a lasting giving legacy. Recently, a donor recommended a $75,000 grant to support a youth empowerment organization that leverages the game of basketball to help today’s youth. We're proud to be your partner in giving.

Our donors have inspiring visions for what their philanthropy can accomplish. One donor recommended a grant of $1,000 to educate teenage drivers and their parents about safe, responsible driving. We're here to help our donors realize their charitable vision.

We’re here to help our donors help others. Recently, one donor recommended a $25,000 grant to create access to high-quality outdoor recreation experiences for individuals with disabilities. Our donors continue to #keepthegenerositygoing.

We’re excited to announce that we’ll return to the @HeckerlingEP in January 2026! Our team will be ready to talk to you about why DAFs are not just an option, but an essential tool for building your philanthropic clients’ legacy plans. Visit us at Booth #413 to learn more!

We’re here to help our donors help others. Recently, one donor recommended a $1,000 grant to support collecting and distributing new, unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season. Our donors continue to #keepthegenerositygoing.

Refer to these important dates to ensure that your contributions are received by December 31. Following these guidelines will help to ensure that NPT receives your contributions by 12/31 for treatment as a 2025 gift. Learn more on Giving Season Central: bit.ly/35s7kwh

A week ago on #GivingTuesday, NPT donors mobilized and made 3,000 grants in a single day, totaling $61M—71% of which were unrestricted. Read more about @GivingTuesday 2025's record-breaking generosity at: givingtuesday.org/blog/2025-resu…

At NPT, we help donors realize their visions and create a lasting giving legacy. Recently, a donor recommended a $1,000 grant to provide dynamic exhibits exploring and celebrating the world of plants. We're proud to be your partner in giving.

A new study from @IUPhilanthropy examines DAF donor behavior, finding that DAFs tend to mobilize in response to financial crises facing the nonprofit sector. DAFs continue to allow donors to respond quickly and creatively to unforeseen needs. Read more: bit.ly/3XjLhTS

In recent weeks, a series of tropical storms have triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia, claiming more than 1,000 lives. For donors looking to help, we're sharing a non-exhaustive list of nonprofits providing relief: bit.ly/3MgP6GY

Planning to make some grants or contributions to your DAF this month? We've got you. NPT extends its hours at year-end; when you call with a question, you reach a real human who's ready to help. Check out more year-end giving resources here: bit.ly/35s7kwh

If you're thinking about recommending grants to your favorite nonprofits before year-end, it can be helpful to design a personal philanthropic strategy. Here are some tips and resources to help maximize your impact this Giving Season. youtube.com/watch?v=Le2OY5…

To help your favorite nonprofits meet their funding goals before year-end, follow these deadlines to ensure that grants from your DAF will undergo due diligence and reach their recipients before December 31. Visit Giving Season Central to learn more: bit.ly/35s7kwh

Financial firms often use DAFs because of how seamlessly they engage next-gen clients through family philanthropy. NPT offers resources for your advisors to initiate meaningful conversations about building a giving legacy. Learn more: bit.ly/3bRJMEL #Philanthropy

Ahead of Thanksgiving, we're celebrating a donor-recommended grant of $20,000 to coordinate volunteers to assemble and distribute Thanksgiving meals and holiday gifts free of cost to families in need. We're here to help our donors help others this Giving Season and beyond.

NPT accepts a variety of assets—but if you’re aiming to complete your gift by year’s end, remember that some assets require longer lead times than others! Refer to the dates on Giving Season Central to ensure your contributions are received by 12/31: bit.ly/35s7kwh

We’re here to help our donors help others. Recently, one donor recommended a $10,000 grant to provide donated furniture to people transitioning out of homelessness. Our donors continue to #keepthegenerositygoing.

Recognizing the increased use of DAFs in giving strategies, nonprofits are asking how to communicate with their DAF donors. Here is a collection of insights and answers to help nonprofit professionals connect with donors who use DAFs as a giving vehicle: bit.ly/3Ntkn6s