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DAFpay

A new way to give through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Raagini Sarkar avatar
Written by Raagini Sarkar
Updated over a week ago

Goodworld now supports DAFpay as a payment method option for all donations. This addition makes it simple for donors to contribute directly from their Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), providing an easy, secure, and tax-efficient way to give.

DAF Pay will be enabled by default for all organizations, ensuring your donors have immediate access to this modern giving option.

Key Features

  • DAFpay Payment Option

    Donors can select DAFpay at checkout to give directly from their Donor-Advised Fund account.

  • Default Enablement

    DAFpay is automatically enabled for all nonprofits (except United Way) and included for free-tier clients.

  • Flexible Controls

    Nonprofits can:

    • Turn DAFpay on or off at the platform level.

    • Disable DAFpay on a campaign-by-campaign basis if desired.

  • No Extra Setup

    There are no additional gateways or integrations required—DAFpay is included as part of Goodworld’s giving platform.

Benefits of DAF Pay

  • Convenience for Donors

    DAFpay makes it easier for donors who already manage their charitable giving through Donor-Advised Funds to give directly.

  • Tax Efficiency

    Because contributions are distributed from a DAF, donors may receive immediate tax benefits while simplifying their annual giving strategy.

  • Access to Major Donor Pool

    Donor-Advised Funds hold over $228 billion in charitable assets in the U.S. (2023, National Philanthropic Trust). Enabling DAFpay connects nonprofits to this growing segment of philanthropic capital.

  • Trust & Transparency

    Offering DAFpay signals that your organization is aligned with the way high-capacity donors are choosing to give.

Use Cases

University or School Foundation Campaigns

Alumni and parents with DAF accounts can support scholarships and capital campaigns quickly through DAFpay, reducing barriers to giving.

Health & Human Services Nonprofits

Healthcare and human service organizations can receive significant contributions from donors who prefer to use DAFs for major gifts.

Year-End Appeals

During seasonal giving campaigns, donors can make larger contributions via DAFpay, tapping into pre-allocated funds already reserved for charitable giving.

By enabling DAFpay, Goodworld nonprofits can expand donor options, tap into a growing pool of DAF assets, and make giving easier for high-capacity supporters. With flexible on/off controls at both the platform and campaign levels, DAFpay is designed to be simple, secure, and impactful.


If you have questions about DAFpay, schedule a support call with our success team.

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