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Generosity
Generosity

What is revolutionary, biblical generosity? Find articles, devotionals, and family discussion guides that explore what generosity is and why it changes the world.
Biblical Generosity Lessons
Curated teachings on generosity in the Bible.
Generosity Resources for Families
Tools to build a culture of generosity in your family.
Family Case Studies
See how families like yours practice generosity in their own lives.
Cause Champions
Meet families who have been transformed by championing a cause together.
2024 Annual Report
What does it look like when a family partners with The Signatry?
Impact Reports
Stories and statistics charting our impact, reported every quarter.
Generosity Blog Series
Common questions and misconceptions about generosity in everyday life.
Donor Advised Fund
Donor Advised Fund

Donor advised funds (DAFs) are flexible giving tools your family can use to build habits of generosity together. The fund is a partnership with a sponsor organization and holds your contributions until it is time to send support to your favorite nonprofits.

Learn more about how to use donor advised funds and how to choose a values-aligned sponsor organization:
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A donor advised fund holds your contributions until it is time to send support to your favorite nonprofits.
How to Set Up a DAF
Set up an account. Make your contribution. Start recommending grants.
Why The Signatry?
A donor advised fund is a partnership. Find a partner that shares your faith and values.
Biblically Responsible Investments
Invest a fund balance in pools that support Christian values.
Alternative Investments
Entrepreneurial opportunities to grow a donor advised fund
Advisor Managed Accounts
Recommend your financial advisor to manage investments for a donor advised fund balance.
Fees and Minimums
Funds cost $0 to open and nothing to maintain. Small fees apply to certain contribution methods and investments. Learn more.
Other Ways to Give
How other charitable giving strategies work together with a donor advised fund.
Asset Giving
Asset Giving

Donor advised funds can accept noncash donations such as real estate, business interests, and other assets. Donating these noncash assets before they are sold can help minimize your taxes to maximize your generosity.
Noncash Asset Giving - Overview
Donate Appreciated Stock
Donate Business Interests
Donate Real Estate
Donate Cryptocurrency
Generosity Calculator
Estimate how much more you could give by donating an asset rather than cash proceeds.
Who We Are
Who We Are

The Signatry is a donor advised fund (DAF) sponsor, but we are more importantly a Christian ministry seeking to build the kingdom of God by inspiring world-changing generosity.
Our Story
Mission, Vision, & Values
Financials & Impact
Board of Directors
Leadership & Team
Statement of Faith
Resources
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Generosity
- Biblical Generosity Lessons
  Curated teachings on generosity in the Bible.
- Generosity Resources for Families
  Tools to build a culture of generosity in your family.
- Family Case Studies
  See how families like yours practice generosity in their own lives.
- Cause Champions
  Meet families who have been transformed by championing a cause together.
- 2024 Annual Report
  What does it look like when a family partners with The Signatry?
- Impact Reports
  Stories and statistics charting our impact, reported every quarter.
- Generosity Blog Series
  Common questions and misconceptions about generosity in everyday life.
Donor Advised Fund
- What is a Donor Advised Fund?
  A donor advised fund holds your contributions until it is time to send support to your favorite nonprofits.
- How to Set Up a DAF
  Set up an account. Make your contribution. Start recommending grants.
- Why The Signatry?
  A donor advised fund is a partnership. Find a partner that shares your faith and values.
- Biblically Responsible Investments
  Invest a fund balance in pools that support Christian values.
- Alternative Investments
  Entrepreneurial opportunities to grow a donor advised fund
- Advisor Managed Accounts
  Recommend your financial advisor to manage investments for a donor advised fund balance.
- Fees and Minimums
  Funds cost $0 to open and nothing to maintain. Small fees apply to certain contribution methods and investments. Learn more.
- Other Ways to Give
  How other charitable giving strategies work together with a donor advised fund.
Asset Giving
- Noncash Asset Giving - Overview
- Donate Appreciated Stock
- Donate Business Interests
- Donate Real Estate
- Donate Cryptocurrency
- Generosity Calculator
  Estimate how much more you could give by donating an asset rather than cash proceeds.
Who We Are
Resources
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Cause Champions: A Friendship that Guides Generosity

November 14, 2025

Bridget and Travis give to empower trusted friends to pursue the creative ministries God has placed on their hearts. Learn what it looks like to let your relationships inform your generosity.

Challenging the Status Quo: In Generosity, Your Presence Changes Everything

July 2, 2025

|Family, Video,

Are you fulfilled by writing a check? Or are you looking for new ways to transform your skills and relationships into eternal impact?

Recyclable Impact with Alternative Investments

May 29, 2025

|Stories, Video,

Rethink the power of your generosity with alternative investments. Hear from donor David Trogden about his experience working with The Signatry's alternative investments for greater impact.

Generosity

Donor Advised Fund

Asset Giving

Who We Are

Resources

Blog

Cause Champions: A Friendship that Guides Generosity

Challenging the Status Quo: In Generosity, Your Presence Changes Everything

Recyclable Impact with Alternative Investments