Today marks the second annual Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) Day! Aside from Giving Tuesday, this day is a new national giving day celebrating the contributions of DAFs to nonprofits across the nation. Torch is celebrating by encouraging our community to consider using their DAF to support Black women writers or to create a DAF with like-minded individuals for causes near and dear to you.

DAFs are the fastest growing form of philanthropy and now have their very own day of giving! Started in 2024, DAF Day arose to address the growth of DAFs in the U.S. DAFs can donate to nonprofits, no matter the size! In fact, 69% of DAFs were under $1,000. 

With nearly 2 million DAF accounts in the U.S., these funds allow simple ways to donate to charities and nonprofit organizations they favor while also receiving immediate tax benefits. Donor-advised funds can recommend grants to mission-aligned organizations. You can also remain 100% anonymous and allow for successors, a great benefit for families, friends, or groups with aligned values and interests.

Have you heard of DAFs, or are you considering starting one? Don’t forget to support Torch and our impact and efforts to support Black women writers when considering your DAF giving!

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About Torch Literary Arts

Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established with love and intention in 2006 to publish and promote creative writing by Black women. We publish contemporary writing by experienced and emerging writers alike. Torch has featured work by Toi Derricotte, Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Elizabeth Alexander, and others. Programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, workshops, an annual retreat, and special events. 

Help Torch continue to publish and promote Black women writers by donating today.

Media Contact Information:

Brittany Heckard

Communications Associate

bheckard@torchliteraryarts.org 

(512) 641-9251