About the DAF Forum 2027

The DAF Forum will feature six general sessions, four interactive workshop blocks, and structured networking opportunities. Participants will gain practical insights, advanced strategies, and cross-sector perspectives through content focused on:

  • Philanthropic strategy
  • Donor outcomes
  • Advanced DAF planning
  • Cross-sector collaboration
  • Emerging trends
  • Professional excellence

Participants will leave with actionable knowledge they can immediately apply while earning continuing education opportunities and exploring pathways to The American College's DAFCP™ and CAP® designations.

DAF Forum FAQs

The DAF Forum is a premiere two-day professional experience designed for advisors, nonprofit leaders, community foundation professionals, and DAF sponsors who want to deepen their expertise in donor-advised funds and charitable planning.

You can find the schedule on the Speakers & Agenda page.

If you are interested in sponsoring our event, visit our sponsorship page for a listing of opportunities or contact Dan Bischak at Daniel.Bischak@TheAmericanCollege.edu or 267-473-8051.

You may request to cancel your ticket for a full refund until Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Cancellation requests made after January 26 will not receive a refund or credit, however your registration can be transferred to another individual. To do so, please provide the full name and email address of the person you'd like to receive your registration. Email Events@TheAmericanCollege.edu for more information or to cancel your ticket. No-shows for the event will not receive a refund. Hotel and travel arrangements will need to be canceled separately from canceling registration.

The attire for the DAF Forum is business casual.

You can learn more about The College's professional designation, degree, and certification programs here.

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Founded in 1927, The American College of Financial Services is the nation's largest nonprofit educational institution devoted to financial services professionals. Holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has educated over 200,000 professionals across the United States through certificate, designation, and graduate degree programs. Its portfolio of applied knowledge also includes just-in-time learning and consumer financial education programs. The College's faculty represents some of the foremost thought leaders in the financial services industry.

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