Matt is the executive director of the Blackbaud giving fund. He leads the organization's mission to unleash generosity by connecting people to the causes they care about throughout the world. Key Takeaways:Donor Advised means that the donor tells the organization where to send the money. Then as long as that charity is in good standing with the IRS, they’ll send the funds to that charity. Workplace giving amplifies the rate, it also allows employees to experience the joy of being able to give and connect with organizations that they want to. Giving donations to a donor-advised fund is a great way to take something that has grown for you and move it into a charitable unit so that you can put it to use charitable sector. It starts with an emotional connection to something that speaks to you. You can’t make people care about what you do, so stop trying to convince people. Instead, let you intend to call and connect with people that share your values.  “Workplace giving is teaching these employees how to be philanthropists as they move forward in their career.” “Employees want to work for a company that does something of social good. If those companies can offer it, then now you've got employees who want it, companies are offering it, it's a great match. And it's a great experience for them to be involved.” “It's a core part of what we want to do. Because we see ourselves as amplifying giving and creating this connection between the donor and the nonprofit, it’s hard to have a connection if the nonprofit doesn't know who the donor is.” - Matt Nash  Reach out to Matt Nash at:Website: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-nash/ Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work.   Get your free starter kit today at  www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Connect with Maryanne Dersch: maryanne@courageouscommunication.com