Advisor how-to guides

See how simple it is to open and manage donor-advised fund (DAF) accounts using Schwab Advisor Center®.

Open

How to open an account

View the steps to open an account within minutes.

Contribute

How to contribute to an account

Learn how to make a contribution of cash, securities, or other assets into a client's account.

Invest

How to invest and rebalance

See how you can manage assets in your client's account.

Grant

How to recommend a grant

Help support your client's favorite charities and causes.

Records

How to access giving records

Keep track of contributions and grants.

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Donor how-to guides

With no minimum contribution required to open a core account, it's easy for your clients to get started and experience a simple, efficient, and tax-smart solution for their charitable giving. It's no wonder that 72% of our donors said having a DAF account with DAFgiving360™ increases their charitable giving.*

Use the link below to share an account overview and our donor how-to guides with your clients.

Disclosure

*DAFgiving360 survey conducted in January 2025

A donor’s ability to claim itemized deductions is subject to a variety of limitations depending on the donor’s specific tax situation. Consult a tax advisor for more information.

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