Learn to access the often untouched 250 billion dollars in US Donor Advised Funds that could be used to fund your next film.
In today's rapidly evolving film industry, securing traditional funding for your project can be increasingly challenging, particularly as risk-averse investors shy away from direct investments in creative projects. However, with over $250 billion sitting in U.S. Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and private family foundations, there’s an untapped potential for you to explore alternative fundraising strategies. These funds, often overlooked, present a unique opportunity to finance socially impactful films while offering investors tax-advantaged pathways to support causes they believe in. Understanding how to access and utilize these philanthropic resources is not only timely but crucial for producers looking to de-risk their projects and attract additional investments.
Despite the growing availability of philanthropic funds, many producers struggle to tap into these resources due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of how DAFs and private foundations operate. Common missteps include not knowing the right questions to ask, failing to offer enticing benefits to potential funders, and misunderstanding the strategic use of these funds to de-risk projects. Additionally, producers often overlook geographic and media-type limitations that could impact their ability to secure funding. This webinar aims to equip producers with the knowledge and tools to avoid these pitfalls and successfully leverage philanthropic funding for their productions.
This webinar is led by Rick Davis, Managing Partner of LOHAS, which provides solutions for impact investing and fundraising. He is a seasoned expert in entertainment finance with a deep understanding of alternative fundraising strategies. With extensive experience in working with producers to secure non-traditional funding sources, Rick has successfully guided numerous on how to tap into philanthropic resources like DAFs and private foundations. His expertise in navigating the complexities of these funding avenues makes him the perfect instructor for this webinar.
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This is so needed! There are more opportunities than ever right now and so many come from those who are self-starters and believers and who figure it out. Thanks for this, Sydney S!
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I couldn't agree more Sam, thanks for the note!!
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I look forward to sharing details on the types of tax-advantaged, charitable funding available to support entertainment productions and how (and why) to engage parties to use these pathways.
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Can't wait Rick!!
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Hi there! Where can I post my questions before the webinar?
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Could I ask if this webinar has taken place? am I too late or could I still be involved?
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The webinar is tomorrow/Thursday (Sept. 5) at 4:00 ET. Submit any pre-webinar questions here.
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What organizations might now be interested in funding human rights issues and independent journalism? I have a project that could captivate the imagination of some of these entities:
https://bit.ly/CurfewPitchDeck
Could you develop some ideas in this regard?
Thanks
R
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Looking forward to the webinar beginning shortly !
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Wonderful opportunity to learn about this important film finance topic! Thanks for sharing. Look forward to viewing!
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Has anyone who attended this presentation delt with a DAF or Foundation.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the webinar today!!
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The "result" of any webinar is what is important. I am interested in learning where each attendee takes this knowledge and how they use it help fund their projects.