# Episode 292: Are We Giving Donors All the Options, Vehicles, to Give?

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Podcast: [Around with Randall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/around-with-randall-2161516)
Published: 2026-08-04T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.hallettphilanthropy.com/podcast/episode-292-are-we-giving-donors-all-the-options-vehicles-to-give
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## Resource

The difference between a good gift and a transformative one is not a donor’s generosity, it is the way we help them see what is possible. This episode explores how a fundraiser helped a donor move beyond a narrow view of giving and consider a broader funding strategy rooted in values, timing, business identity, and community impact. When we present thoughtful options instead of assumptions, we may unlock a better path for the donor and a deeper outcome for the mission. It is a reminder that meaningful philanthropy often begins with better questions.

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