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Why a Donor-Advised Fund Scholarship Might Be Right for You

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Scholarships are often created with good intentions and limited structure. Funds are raised, criteria are discussed, and awards are made, sometimes without a repeatable process behind them. Over time, this creates administrative strain. Records become fragmented. Review decisions vary. Compliance obligations are handled inconsistently. A donor-advised fund scholarship addresses these issues by placing scholarships inside … Read more

Why 2026 Is the Right Year to Start an Education Opportunity Fund

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Starting an Education Opportunity Fund in 2026 is a practical step for anyone planning to run a scholarship program with defined criteria and controlled administration. Education costs remain high. Students continue to rely on scholarships to access and complete programs. Many scholarship initiatives are now designed with clearer objectives and longer operating horizons. An Education … Read more

Thinking of Starting an Education Opportunity Fund in 2026? Here’s How Best to Do That

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If you’re planning to start an Education Opportunity Fund (EOF) in 2026, you’re not looking for motivation. You want a scholarship fund that stays simple to use, keeps giving tax-deductible, and reliably directs support to the kind of student you intend to help. The only thing that tends to go wrong is avoidable friction: unclear … Read more

EOFs for Diversity: Empowering Underrepresented Communities

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Education is one of the most powerful tools for addressing inequality and empowering underrepresented communities. Here, donors increasingly seek ways to create a lasting impact that transforms individual lives, as well as uplifts entire communities.  For many philanthropists, traditional giving channels may feel too broad or disconnected from the causes closest to their hearts.  However, … Read more