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Donor-advised funds in a changing landscape with Fidelity Charitable® and the International Rescue Committee

About this event

Join Fidelity Charitable® and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for an inside look at the latest trends shaping the use of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in philanthropy. Drawing on the latest data from the Fidelity Charitable Giving Report and global field insights from the IRC, this session will highlight key trends in giving, contribution patterns, and the real-world impact of donor capital.

You’ll leave this session with actionable guidance on:

  • How to incorporate charitable planning into a comprehensive financial approach
  • Strategies for connecting clients’ goals with high-impact opportunities
  • Ways to differentiate your practice in an evolving landscape

Hosted by

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    Kate Rhodes Senior Officer of Strategic Philanthropy @ International Rescue Committee

    Kate Rhodes is the Senior Officer of Strategic Philanthropy at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC is a global non-profit whose mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control over their futures. The IRC operates in over 40 countries and over 25 U.S. cities. In this role Kate develops and executes strategy for engagement, partnerships, and marketing with donor-advised fund sponsors, community foundations, and wealth advisors. Kate has a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, with many years spent running planned giving marketing programs at both the IRC and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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    Ruslana Kharevska Philanthropic Practice Consultant @ Fidelity Charitable

    Ruslana Kharevska is a Senior Philanthropic Practice Consultant at Fidelity Charitable®, an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that has helped donors support more than 461,000 nonprofits with nearly $118 billion in grants. She works with financial advisors across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to integrate strategic charitable planning into client conversations, offering guidance on philanthropic trends, giving strategies, and donor-advised funds. Previously, Ruslana served as a Charitable Solutions Consultant, partnering with advisors nationwide to develop customized giving strategies and navigate complex philanthropic conversations. She is passionate about helping advisors and their clients give more effectively and maximize their impact.

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