How to Give Generously Without Being Wealthy | The Power of Donor-Advised Funds
What if you could make a lasting impact—without being a millionaire? In this powerful conversation, Dan Smith sits down with Rob Talbott, Executive Director of Josiah White’s Quaker Dale Foundation, to talk about generosity, giving strategies, and how you can create a legacy of giving that lasts for generations.
Learn what a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is, how it works, and why you don’t need to be wealthy to use one. Rob breaks down real-life examples of generosity using assets like property, investments, and even small, consistent contributions.
Discover how Josiah White’s serves as a “Center for Generosity,” equipping people with tools to support children and family ministries far beyond their lifetime.
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Originally published on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Table of Contents
00:17 The interview begins
00:32 What is the Center for Generosity?
01:57 Ways to be generous
03:31 What is a Donor Advised Account
04:54 The Donor Advised process
09:20 Donor Advised Accounts and fixed income
12:13 Who I can donate to
14:16 Why can’t I do this myself; why use the Foundation
16:10 Rate of return on a Donor Advised Account
17:17 Final comments
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