Calibration Point Podcast

Expanding Philanthropic Giving With Donor Financing

Episode Summary

In the seventy-third episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, JDLA sits down with Zac Kester (EVP at Donum) to unpack a quietly game-changing idea: charitable gift financing—using strategic, non-recourse loans to increase giving while creating meaningful tax efficiency. If you’ve ever wondered how donors can unlock significantly larger philanthropy without “writing a bigger check,” this conversation lays out the mechanics, the risk safeguards, and why the long-term upside can benefit both charities and families.