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Episode 20: Helping Donors Give with Confidence | The Paper Jacket Podcast
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- Oct 14, 2025
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If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference but didn’t know where to start , this episode is for you. We sit down with Ben Collins , Philanthropy Advisor at the Community Foundation , to talk about the often-misunderstood world of charitable giving, legacy planning, and nonprofit matchmaking. Ben—a former pastor turned philanthropic strategist—shares how he helps donors solve real problems in their communities by connecting them with vetted, local nonprofits. His mission? Help people step outside their own “tribes” and give with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We cover everything from estate gifts and wealth transfer to storytelling, marketing, and building trust with donors. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, donor, or just someone who wants to give wisely—this is a must-listen. 🫶 For: Nonprofits, financial advisors, donors, estate planners 📊 Community Foundation manages $20M+ in local assets 🌐 Learn more: https://foundation.unitedwayvfc.org/ 🎬 Produced by: https://paper-jacket.com Timestamps 00:00 – Opening Thoughts: “What Are We Selling?” 00:20 – Intro: Meet Ben Collins from the Community Foundation 01:00 – From Pastor to Philanthropy Advisor 02:00 – Helping People Think Beyond Their Tribe 03:30 – Why Ben Cares Deeply About the Common Good 04:30 – What the Community Foundation Actually Does 05:30 – How They Match Donors to Real Local Needs 06:30 – $20 Million Managed for the Public Good 07:30 – Why More People Should Know This Exists 08:30 – Are There Many People Like Ben? (Short Answer: No.) 09:45 – Talking to Donors About Legacy and Mortality 10:30 – Estate Planning, Giving, and the Real Conversations 12:00 – Why Storytelling Is the Real Product 13:30 – The “Donor as Hero” Framework 15:00 – How Marketing & Messaging Got Cleaned Up 17:00 – What Problems Are Do…