How to Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Thank you for considering a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). The instructions below outline the general process for recommending a DAF gift to Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia. Please contact us in advance so we can ensure your gift is properly identified and acknowledged.
Primary Contact
Kelley Hohorst, Development Officer | Email: khohorst@ssseva.org
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Contact Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia. Please email the Development Officer to let us know you intend to recommend a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund. To help us track your gift, please include “DAF Gift” in the subject
line of your email. When contacting us, please share:
- Your name and contact information
- Name of your Donor-Advised Fund sponsoring organization
- Anticipated gift amount
- Any intended designation (if applicable)
Step 2: Log In to Your Donor-Advised Fund Account
Access your Donor-Advised Fund account online and select the option to recommend a grant to a nonprofit organization.
Step 3: Recommend a Grant to Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Organization Name: Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Tax ID (EIN): 54-6069786
Mailing Address: 2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q; Norfolk, VA 23513
Step 4: Grant Processing
Once your recommendation is submitted, the Donor-Advised Fund sponsoring organization will review and process the request. Processing times vary and may take several weeks.
Step 5: Gift Receipt and Acknowledgment
- Once the grant is received, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia will send a written
acknowledgment confirming receipt of the gift. The acknowledgment will include the gift
amount and date received.
Important Notes - DAF gifts are considered irrevocable once submitted to the sponsoring organization.
- Tax receipts for DAF contributions are provided by the DAF sponsor at the time of contribution to the fund.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia does not provide tax or legal advice; donors are encouraged to consult their professional advisors.
DAF FAQ
A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account established through a sponsoring organization that allows donors to recommend grants to nonprofits they care about.
Donors often choose Donor-Advised Funds because they offer:
- immediate tax benefits
- flexibility
- a simple way to manage charitable giving
- When a donor contributes to a DAF, they receive a charitable tax deduction in the year the
contribution is made, but they can support nonprofit organizations with those funds any
time they choose. This approach allows donors to plan their giving thoughtfully, streamline
recordkeeping, and support the causes they care about.
Absolutely. Senior Services welcomes gifts from donor-advised funds and appreciates the flexibility and impact they provide.
Senior Services can receive gifts from most major DAF-sponsoring organizations, including national providers and community foundations.
Donors can recommend a gift directly through Senior Services’ online donation form.Simply select “DAF Pay” as your payment option, choose your Donor-Advised Fund
provider, and log in to your DAF account to submit your recommendation. The process is secure, simple, and can be completed in just a few steps.
When a donor recommends a gift using DAF Pay, the recommendation is recorded immediately, and Senior Services is notified right away. The actual transfer of funds from the Donor-Advised Fund typically takes one to several weeks, depending on the donor’s DAF provider. Once the gift is received, our team will acknowledge the contribution.
In most cases, donor information is shared with Senior Services when the Donor-Advised Fund issues the gift. If you prefer to give anonymously, you can select that option directly through your Donor-Advised Fund provider when submitting your gift recommendation. Your DAF provider will then issue the gift without including your name or contact information.
Unrestricted gifts provide Senior Services with the flexibility to address the organization’s most urgent needs and support programs and services where they are needed most.
Designated gifts may be accepted when the donor’s intended purpose aligns with the organization’s mission and operational capacity. Donors interested in providing specific instructions for their gift are encouraged to contact the Development Officer to discuss available options.
All DAF questions can be directed to:
Kelley Hohorst, Development Officer
Email: khohorst@ssseva.org