Our guest Karen Houghton, CEO and founder of Infinite Giving, brings a unique perspective as someone who's been on both sides: founding and running nonprofits, working 10 years in venture capital, and now building solutions specifically designed for the nonprofit sector.
Shocking stats revealed:
- 90% of nonprofits can't accept stock donations (missing out on $8,000+ average gifts)
- The average nonprofit juggles 14 accounts across 7 different providers
- Donors lose 35% of their intended donation when forced to liquidate stocks first
- Asset-based giving is up 135% while traditional giving declines
Key takeaways:
- Why the US banking system (built 100+ years before nonprofits existed) fails tax-exempt organizations
- The hidden operational costs of "free" traditional banking solutions
- Why high-capacity donors hold wealth in assets, not cash – and what that means for fundraising
- How modern nonprofits can compete with universities' billion-dollar endowment strategies
Perfect for:
- Nonprofit executives, board members, and development staff
- Anyone curious about the intersection of finance and social impact
- Founders looking to understand systematic market inefficiencies
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