How to Maximize Donor Advised Funds

Evan Linhardt is a senior leader in Bernstein’s Non-Profit and Foundation Advisory Practice, where he guides the firm’s strategy to equip advisors and mission-driven organizations with the insights, tools, and sector expertise needed to advance their impact. He works directly with non-profits, foundations, and families to design investment strategies that align with their values, strengthen organizational capacity, and drive meaningful, measurable outcomes. Drawing on a deep understanding of the national philanthropic landscape—and the complex challenges facing mission-focused institutions—Evan leverages Bernstein’s research, talent, and expansive network to craft transformative investment and advisory solutions. His perspective is shaped by his earlier career as a non-profit executive and public service leader, giving him a practitioner’s appreciation for the operational realities, aspirations, and pressures that organizations navigate.

Jeremy Schiff is an Associate Regional Director of Development, Mid-Atlantic National Philanthropic Trust, partners with financial advisors and bankers across the Mid‑Atlantic region, offering consultative support to help their clients achieve meaningful philanthropic goals. Before joining NPT, Jeremy served as the Director of Strategic Development at Good Grief, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering resilience in children, strengthening families and empowering communities to navigate loss and adversity. He remains actively involved with Good Grief as a volunteer, contributing to its vital mission.  Earlier in his career, Jeremy spent a decade at JPMorgan Chase, where he held multiple roles within the Commercial Bank, most recently serving as Treasury Management Officer. He is based in Caldwell, NJ.