> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.endaoment.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Step 3: The DAF Lifecycle

> Understanding ongoing donor-advised fund management and advisor responsibilities

When you move your clients' DAFs to Endaoment, you unlock simpler, smarter ways to give. Our platform brings together traditional DAF management with blockchain technology that makes everything more efficient and transparent.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/endaoment/5kHaU3HcCEoL5hsX/images/daf-lifecycle-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5kHaU3HcCEoL5hsX&q=85&s=474610bb51c39f9edc47b7bff582bc14" alt="DAF Lifecycle - Add Assets, Invest, Make Grants, Collaborate" width="1063" height="795" data-path="images/daf-lifecycle-overview.png" />

## The Four-Step Cycle

### 1. Add Assets

Get a tax receipt for appreciated assets the moment you give. Donated assets automatically deploy to your set fund allocation strategy.

### 2. Invest

Grow your impact across traditional, alternative and impact options. As your DAF balance grows, make select grant recommendations to favorite nonprofits.

### 3. Collaborate

Work with advisors, family members, or other stakeholders to make strategic giving decisions and maximize charitable impact.

### 4. Make Grants

Grant at will to any\* US nonprofit or thousands of NGOs globally.
\*Organization must maintain a 501(c)(3) status or equivalent

## Create Continuous Growth

**Repeat!** Add new assets or migrate a DAF by granting to Endaoment. The cycle continues as your clients build their charitable impact over time.

## What's Next?

Now that you understand the DAF lifecycle, explore the specific areas:

* **[Donating to DAFs](/advisors/donating-to-dafs)** - Help clients fund their DAFs and utilize unique features like [Sell-Over-Time](/advisors/donating-to-dafs#sell-over-time-donation-schedules)
* **[Investing DAF Assets](/advisors/investing-daf-assets)** - Manage portfolio allocations and AMPs
* **[Granting to Nonprofits](/advisors/collaboration/granting)** - Assist with charitable giving and impact

## Resources

[Download: The DAF Lifecycle One-Pager](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5zo3tlvvmctdhz5gd59pm/O2-General-The-DAF-Lifecycle.pdf?rlkey=h4y3josjo36n5y6ca0l6g4a1e\&st=akm7o7ii\&dl=0)