Donor intent is the principle that a donor’s gift should be used according to their wishes. It may seem obvious, but it’s not a principle conservative and libertarian donors can afford to take for granted.

For the past half century, activists on the political left have argued that charitable tax deductions give the public a claim on philanthropy that can overrule a donor’s charitable intent. Many financial and charitable institutions have used this justification to redirect a donor’s funds away from their intent, sometimes directly undermining the values and principles that motivated the donor.

DonorsTrust was established to prevent this drift of philanthropic capital. Our donor-advised funds and philanthropic advisors work to give charitable givers the assurance that their charitable gifts will remain faithful to their vision and values.

Without proper safeguards, your philanthropic legacy is at risk of being diverted for progressive causes. In A Donor’s Guide to Securing Your Charitable Intent, we outline eight steps every conservative and libertarian donor should take to protect their donor intent. Download this free guide to start your journey toward secure charitable giving.