How to Tap into Donor-Advised Funds to Help Finance Your Film

Securing traditional funding for your film project is tougher than ever in today’s cautious industry. With investors becoming more risk-averse, it's important to explore alternative ways to get your project off the ground. Did you know there’s over $250 billion sitting in U.S. Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and private family foundations? These funds are often overlooked but can be a game-changer for financing socially impactful films. If you're looking to de-risk your project and attract more investments, understanding how to tap into these resources is a must.

But here’s the thing - many producers miss out on this funding simply because they don’t know how to go after it. Maybe you’re not sure where to look, what questions to ask, how to make your project appealing to potential funders or use these funds strategically, and that's okay! We will help you navigate this and leverage philanthropic funding for your production.

To guide you on your journey is Stage 32 educator Rick Davis, the Managing Partner of LOHA which provides capital activation solutions to impact investors, fund managers, entertainment producers, and grantmakers. He has spent several decades understanding the tax benefits high net-worth individuals can have investing in the entertainment industry. He knows the ins and outs of these complex funding channels and he’s here to share that knowledge with you.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will get a solid understanding of how to tap into alternative fundraising strategies for your film, especially when it comes to philanthropic funding. You’ll learn key terms like Social Impact Entertainment (SIE), Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), and Private Foundation, and how these entities can actually invest in your project. Rick will walk you through the strategic uses of philanthropic financing, showing you how it can help de-risk your project and bring in more investors. You’ll also learn how to identify and approach potential funders, and what benefits and limitations they consider. You'll walk away with the tools you need to tap into this alternative financing!

PLUS! You will receive:

• An alternative financing one-sheet with key questions to ask when seeking this type of financing!