<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><p><span data-contrast="none">Today is DAF Day! This event highlights the millions of donor-advised funds (DAFs) people have set up to make charitable donations and change the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span><a href="https://www.eff.org/daf"><span data-contrast="none">If you have a DAF, consider supporting EFF today.</span></a></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Decisions about your privacy, encryption, artificial intelligence, online speech, and digital security will determine whether technology empowers people or concentrates power in the hands of a few. A grant from your DAF to EFF supports our mission to ensure that technology remains a force for freedom, innovation, and human rights.  </span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">If you’ve never heard of a DAF, just think of it as a </span><span data-contrast="auto">bank account for your giving with some special benefits.</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Grants from DAFs allow you to:</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Simplify your taxes</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> by receiving an upfront single deduction for your multiple charitable donations</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Receive immediate tax benefits</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> of multi-year gifts</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Avoid capital gains tax</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> on long-term appreciated assets like stocks</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Boost your giving</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> by investing your DAF funds</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">While allowing EFF to:</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Defend encryption, privacy, and security </span></b><span data-contrast="none">that protect users and developers</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Challenge unlawful surveillance and censorship</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> that threaten democracy</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Shape technology policy </span></b><span data-contrast="none">to safeguards civil liberties while enabling innovation</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Build free privacy-preserving tools</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> that strengthen digital autonomy</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="none">Protect the rights of creators, researchers, and builders</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> in the digital ecosystem</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Your support helps ensure that the next generation of technology will strengthen our freedom. Consider a DAF gift today.</span><span data-ccp-props="360}"> </span></p>
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