EarthShare Knowledge Center
Guidance for Smarter Environmental Giving
Learn how donor-advised funds, workplace giving, fiscal sponsorship, and strategic philanthropy accelerate impact for people and the planet.
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Getting Started with EarthShare
An introduction to all things EarthShare
EarthShare Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
All your giving. All in one place.
DAF Basics
- What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
- How Is EarthShare Different from Other DAF Sponsors?
- What Are the Tax Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds?
- What Is the Difference Between a DAF and a Private Foundation?
- What Are the Top DAF Terms Everyone Should Know?
Managing Your Fund
- How to Create a DAF Account
- Can I Give Anonymously Using the EarthShare DAF?
Advanced Giving Strategies
- How to Convert QCDs Into Charitable Funds for Your DAF
- How to Fund Your DAF Account with Appreciated Stock
- How to Incorporate Your DAF Into Estate and Legacy Planning
Transfers & Operations
- How to Transfer Funds From an Existing DAF
- How Does EarthShare’s Fee Structure Work?
- How Frequently Does EarthShare Pay Out DAF Donations to Charities?
- Can I Grant Funds to International Charities Using the EarthShare DAF?
Advisor Resources
- How EarthShare Works with Financial Advisors
- How EarthShare Works with Family Offices
- How Does EarthShare Support Complex Charitable Contributions?
Workplace Giving
Helping employees support the causes they love
Workplace Giving Basics
- What Is Workplace Giving?
- What Is Employee Engagement?
For Employers
- Which Workplace Giving Solution Is Right for My Company?
- How to Start an Employee Giving Program
- What Are the Benefits of Corporate Matching Gifts?
- What Is Corporate Social Responsibility?
- What Is ESG?
- How to Measure Employee Engagement
For Employees
- What Are Payroll Deductions and How Do They Work?
- How to Maximize Corporate Gift Matching
- Which Environmental Nonprofits Should Your Workplace Campaign Include?
Campaign Management
- How Does EarthShare Support Reporting and Impact Tracking for Workplace Campaigns?
Public Sector
- What Is the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)?
- What Is the Difference Between Public Sector and Private Sector Workplace Campaigns?
- How Are Government Workplace Giving Programs Run?
- How Are School District and Higher Education Giving Programs Run?
Fiscal Sponsorship
Trusted support to scale your vision
Fiscal Sponsorship Basics
- What Is Fiscal Sponsorship?
- Who Is Fiscal Sponsorship Right For?
- What Is the Difference Between Fiscal Sponsorship and Nonprofit Status?
Launching a Project
- How to Start Your Application for EarthShare Fiscal Sponsorship
- What Are EarthShare’s Eligibility Requirements for Fiscal Sponsorship?
- What Documentation Is Needed to Apply for EarthShare Sponsorship?
- What Are EarthShare’s Budget Requirements for Projects?
Growth & Sustainability
- Can Fiscally Sponsored Projects Transition to 501(c)(3) Status?
Giving Strategies & Philanthropy Education
EarthShare’s expertise for better environmental giving
Strategic Giving
- How to Pick a Nonprofit to Support
- What Is Legacy Giving?
- What Are Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)?
- What Is Sustainable Finance?
Advanced Giving Strategies
- How to Develop an Annual Giving Plan That Fits Your Goals
- How Can You Most Effectively Reduce Your Taxable Income and Donate to Charity During a High-Income Year?
- How Do I Create a Charity Giving Plan for My Family?
- What Are Ways You Can Ensure Philanthropic Support During Economic Uncertainty?
Impact & Measurement
- What Is Trust-Based Philanthropy?
- What Is the Importance of Community-Led Environmental Solutions?
- How Can You Measure Philanthropic Outcomes?
- What Are Examples of Achievable Philanthropic Outcomes?
Trends & Insights
- What Are Today’s Most Prominent Corporate Sustainability Trends?
- How Donor-Advised Funds Have Become Significant Features of Modern Philanthropy
- How Do Generational Giving Trends Differ?
Nonprofit Partner Resources
EarthShare expands your reach . . . and your impact
Joining EarthShare
- What Are the Benefits of Becoming an EarthShare Nonprofit Partner?
- What Are EarthShare’s Eligibility and Vetting Requirements for Nonprofit Partners?
- How Does the Application Process Work for New Partners?
Operations & Reporting
- What Is EarthShare Connect?
- When Do Nonprofits Receive Donation Distributions from EarthShare?
- How to Update Your Organization’s Information on the EarthShare Giving Platform
- How to Update Your Organization’s Information with EarthShare
DAF Platform & Technical Support
Troubleshooting and problem-solving any tech issues
Platform Tutorials
- How to Navigate the EarthShare Giving Platform Dashboard
- How to Fund Your EarthShare DAF Account
- How to Make and Track Grant Recommendations
- How to Export Personalized Giving Reports
Account Support
- How to Reset Your Password
- How to Update Your Account Information
Donation Support
- Where Can I Find My Tax Receipts?
- Why Did My Transaction Fail?
- What Is EarthShare’s DAF Refund Policy?
- What Payment Methods Are Available to Fund My Account?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Your questions about the EarthShare Knowledge Center, answered
The EarthShare Knowledge Center is a free online library of articles, guides, and FAQs designed to help individuals, businesses, financial advisors, nonprofits, and project leaders better understand charitable giving, environmental philanthropy, donor-advised funds, workplace giving, fiscal sponsorship, and other EarthShare services.
The Knowledge Center is designed for anyone interested in strategic charitable giving. Whether you’re an individual donor, employer, financial advisor, nonprofit professional, or someone exploring environmental philanthropy, you’ll find resources tailored to your needs.
The Knowledge Center includes articles on donor-advised funds, workplace giving, fiscal sponsorship, environmental philanthropy, charitable giving strategies, nonprofit resources, and EarthShare platform support. New content is added regularly to address common questions and emerging topics.
If you’re new to EarthShare, begin with the Getting Started with EarthShare section. It introduces EarthShare’s mission, explains its services, and helps you identify the giving solutions that best fit your goals.
Yes. All articles and educational resources in the EarthShare Knowledge Center are available free of charge to help donors, nonprofits, businesses, and advisors make informed charitable giving decisions.
EarthShare regularly updates the Knowledge Center with new articles, expanded guides, and current information to reflect changes in charitable giving, nonprofit trends, tax considerations, and environmental philanthropy.
Each Knowledge Center article includes links to related resources and service pages where you can learn more about opening a donor-advised fund, launching a workplace giving program, applying for fiscal sponsorship, or connecting with EarthShare’s team.