On October 22, 2025, CAF America hosted a webinar on “Maximizing End-of-Year Giving: Insights & Approaches for Engaging U.S. Donors.” This webinar, hosted by our Chief Philanthropy Officer, Sarah Marchal Murray, focused on best practices, tips, and experiences in...
Discover the Power of a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) A donor advised fund (DAF) is a giving account that you can use to organize your philanthropy. DAFs are powerful tools that combine flexibility, tax efficiency, and impact. Managed by a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public...
On December 27, 2024, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced an extension of certificates issued under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) pending renewal, either until March 31, 2025 or until their renewal application has been processed, whichever is...
CAF America has announced they will host the 2025 International Grantmaking Symposium (IGS) on April 9-10, 2025 in Miami, Florida. The IGS will bring together leaders in the field to learn effective strategies for cross-border giving from the U.S. in support of...
CAF America’s recently launched Global Relief Navigator (GRN) provides a new way for donors to fulfill their disaster response and philanthropy goals. This webcast conversation, hosted by The Conference Board, dives deep into the tool's methodology, purpose, and...
When looking to support international charities and receive U.S. tax benefits, many donors face the decision of whether to establish a “Friends of” 501(c)(3) organization or open a Friends Fund with Charities Aid Foundation America (CAF America). Each option offers a...
The State of Disaster Relief and Response During the COVID-19 pandemic, the philanthropic sector saw a significant shift in giving patterns. Donors and grantmakers increasingly directed their contributions toward disaster-related charities and initiatives. Reports...
The CAF America Board of Directors announced that Jessie Krafft has been appointed CAF America’s President and CEO, effective September 1. Krafft has served as Interim CEO since January 2024. Krafft first joined CAF America in 2011 and has played a critical role in...
This case study was originally published in May 2024 on cafonline.org.Ned's forest For several years, 15-year-old Ned had been surveying, monitoring and photographing an area of land near his home. The 69-acre plot in the southern coastal area of Eurobodalla in New...
How can donors with foundations make a tax-advantaged gift to a foreign NGO that is not designated as a U.S. 501(c)(3)? And how can donors be assured that their donation is used appropriately? The IRS provides U.S. grantmakers with two different options: 1. Conducting...
With CAF Canada, you can confidently make a donation to support an established fund or a validated international project.