Meet Trish + Mitch 🤝 — Trish Davis, VP of Major Gifts + Planned Giving at Susan G. Komen, and Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot. Together, they’re reshaping the future of charitable giving.

Trish shares her inspiring path from military service to leading transformational fundraising initiatives at Susan G. Komen, while Mitch is on a mission to simplify donor-advised fund (DAF) giving and make it more accessible for nonprofits everywhere. And when their expertise comes together? You get powerful results—like the $267,000 Susan G. Komen raised in a single day through the strategic use of DAFs.

In this episode, you’ll hear the story behind that success, plus practical strategies and tools to help nonprofits leverage DAFs to spark deeper donor engagement and long-term retention. Trish + Mitch make it easy to understand the benefits for both donors and organizations, with insights you can put to work right away.

✨ Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or brand-new to DAFs, this conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and excited about the future of philanthropy.

Episode Highlights:

Inside the story of Susan G. Komen’s $267K fundraising day (03:15)
Mitch breaks down the benefits + mechanics of DAFs (07:30)
Trish shares her journey from military service to nonprofit leadership (12:45)
Practical strategies for nonprofits to leverage DAFs + boost engagement (18:20)
How Chariot is simplifying DAF donations + improving donor experience (24:10)
Why cross-team collaboration matters for fundraising success (30:00)
Mitch’s One Good Thing (31:00)
Trish’s One Good Thing (33:00)

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644. Unlocking DAF Potential: Susan G. Komen’s Record-Breaking $267,000 DAF Day - Trish Davis and Mitch Stein

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