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Host: Christopher Nelson
Guest: James Harrington, CEO of the Ugandan Water Project
In this episode of Tech Equity and Money Talk, James Harrington, CEO of the Ugandan Water Project, shares valuable insights into how high-net-worth individuals can strategically maximize their charitable giving while also benefiting financially.
James discusses how to vet nonprofits effectively, the advantages of giving from your balance sheet instead of your income statement, and the power of donor-advised funds.
James has been at the helm of the Ugandan Water Project, a nonprofit dedicated to providing clean, sustainable water to communities in Uganda. Throughout this conversation, he emphasizes the importance of transparency, evaluating nonprofit organizations, and strategically giving appreciated assets for greater tax efficiency.
Connect with James Harrington
https://ugandanwaterproject.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbharrington/
Episode Timeline:
[00:01:30] Introduction to strategic charitable giving
[00:05:00] How to evaluate nonprofits effectively
[00:10:15] The power of giving appreciated assets
[00:12:40] Leveraging donor-advised funds (DAFs) for more efficient giving
[00:17:05] Using lead gifts to activate further donations
[00:20:30] Understanding nonprofit transparency and financials
[00:25:00] Networking and continuous learning in philanthropy
