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Born in the DSA*: It’s Time To Outlaw Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

October 14, 2025 by Alan Harrison Leave a Comment

If you understand “Time Value of Money,” then you’ll understand just how uncharitable these schemes are — and the users know it. In the second article in the Born in the DSA series, I’d like to introduce you to a business school Econ 101 unit called “Time Value of Money.” In a nutshell, it works like this: In 2025, I have $100. For that $100, I can buy $100 … [Read more...] about Born in the DSA*: It’s Time To Outlaw Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

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In early 2024, we laid out the problem and gave you a path. The result: SCENE CHANGE: WHY TODAY'S NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TO STOP PRODUCING ART AND START PRODUCING IMPACT. In late 2024, we gave you discussion prompts and rules to help you figure out the answers on your own. The result: … [MORE] about About Scene Change

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Alan Harrison is a writer, father, performer, consultant, recovering artist, and the author of the industry best-seller "Scene Change: Why Today's Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact, “Scene Change 2: The Five REAL Responsibilities of Nonprofit Arts … [MORE] about About Alan Harrison

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