
Ep. 012: Giving is a Mindset with Charitable Impact Founder John Bromley
Guillaume, Sam, & John Bromley discuss charitable giving, donor-advised funds, tax benefits & encouraging the next generation of philanthropists about Impact.
Summary
In this episode of the Millennial Money Canada podcast, hosts Guillaume Girard and Sam Lichtman speak with John Bromley from Charitable Impact about the journey of creating a platform that facilitates charitable giving. They discuss the importance of donor-advised funds, the various types of donations, and the tax benefits associated with charitable giving. John shares insights on encouraging the next generation to be charitable through concepts like the charitable allowance and emphasizes the mindset around giving as a crucial aspect of philanthropy. The conversation highlights the tools available for donors and the impact of Charitable Impact in the Canadian charitable landscape.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
00:00 The Accidental Entrepreneur
07:01 The Birth of Charitable Impact
11:37 Understanding Donor-Advised Funds
19:10 Navigating Charitable Giving Options
20:59 Types of Assets for Donation
27:55 Facilitating Charitable Donations
30:01 The Power of Charitable Giving
32:29 Understanding Donor-Advised Funds
36:45 Introducing Charitable Allowance for Kids
43:34 Accessibility in Charitable Giving
46:57 Mindset Shift Towards Philanthropy
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Website: https://www.charitableimpact.com/who-we-are
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wearecharitable/
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Keywords
Charitable giving, donor-advised funds, financial literacy, philanthropy, Charitable Impact, tax benefits, charitable allowance, impact investing, generosity, social responsibility
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