Nonprofits Agree: A Donor Advised Fund at One Valley Does More for Gallatin County

Nonprofits feel the difference when donors choose to host their donor advised funds locally. When a DAF is held at One Valley Community Foundation, it strengthens more than individual grantmaking. It supports a connected ecosystem where donors, nonprofits, and community initiatives work together to create lasting impact in Gallatin County.

“As the Development Director for Bridgercare, there are two reasons I encourage donors to host their donor advised fund (DAF) with One Valley Community Foundation instead of a national provider.

First, your fees stay local. When you host your fund with One Valley, the modest administrative fee helps support the salaries and programs of the Community Foundation itself. Instead of paying a wealth manager at Vanguard or Fidelity, you’re helping power community-wide initiatives like Give Big Gallatin Valley, educational programs like Nonprofit Cafe, and much more.

Second, you gain a true local partner. One Valley’s expert staff understand the most pressing needs in our community and have deep relationships with nonprofits across the Gallatin Valley. Giving locally has the greatest impact on the people, animals, and natural places that define our home, and One Valley’s team has an up-to-date pulse on where your giving can make the most difference.

Someday, I hope to open a donor advised fund with One Valley myself to ensure that the giving I’m able to do personally creates the greatest good for the causes I care about here at home.”

Emily Allison, Development Director | Bridgercare

Already have a DAF?

It’s time to bring your giving home.

If you already have a donor advised fund and want your giving to do more for the nonprofits you care about, hosting your fund locally is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen Gallatin County. Moving your existing DAF to One Valley is simple and free, and ensures your fees and your impact stay right here at home.