{"product_id":"alternative-fundraising-strategies-for-producers","title":"How to Tap into Donor-Advised Funds to Help Finance Your Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_66c65f8ada984.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to tap into over $250 Billion in investment funds to help finance your film!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d508cbcd-154d-411b-b2f3-de9cac47fd07\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSecuring 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eBut here’s the thing - \u003cem\u003emany producers miss out on this funding simply because they don’t know how to go after it\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTo 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. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eHe knows the ins and outs of these complex funding channels \u003cem\u003eand he’s here to share that knowledge with you\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eIn 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePLUS! You will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAn alternative financing one-sheet with key questions to ask when seeking this type of financing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\"I learned so much from Rick! I had no idea about this fund. His tips on who to approach and what questions to ask were super practical. I feel way more confident about raising money for my project now!\" -Jamie P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I couldn't be more excited to share my expertise in this niche sector of financing with the Stage 32 community and help producers and filmmakers find the funds they need to get their projects funded.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Your Stage 32 Educator, Rick Davis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_66c65f96f3beb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50123499766067,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/y15LyNJ6EOBwn4QMT2svL1dek363ei4xiksf0NYq.png?v=1759381466","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/alternative-fundraising-strategies-for-producers","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}